Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

1787 Legal Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team. This role is integral to supporting attorneys and investment professionals through all phases of complex commercial litigation — from pre-litigation investigation to trial preparation and resolution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple cases in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll play a key role in case strategy execution, ensuring every procedural and substantive detail is handled efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

· Draft, review, and prepare ready-to-file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence.

· Conduct legal research, background due diligence, and case analysis to support attorneys and internal stakeholders.

· Monitor case dockets and litigation milestones, tracking material developments relevant to 1787’s investments.

· Organize, analyze, and summarize discovery materials, reports, and records produced by clients or opposing counsel.

· Coordinate case logistics and communications between clients, attorneys, experts, and opposing parties.

· Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and case materials for depositions, hearings, and trials.

· File and manage court documents across jurisdictions, including trial courts, ADR, and appellate proceedings.

· Maintain and update internal databases, case management systems, and litigation calendars.

· Support attorneys in all aspects of deposition and hearing preparation, including exhibit organization and on-site assistance.

Qualifications

· Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Minimum 2 years of experience as a Civil Litigation Paralegal.

· ABA-approved paralegal certification with a focus on litigation preferred.

· Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management platforms.

· Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

· Team-oriented self-starter who delivers high-quality work with minimal supervision.

· Experience in UCC, bankruptcy, collections, or real estate law strongly preferred.