Civil Litigation Paralegal – Remote | Litigation Support & Case Management

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support throughout the litigation process. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with attorneys on civil litigation matters and is comfortable managing case files, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and coordinating deadlines. This is a remote, contract-based position for a highly organized professional who can work independently and handle confidential legal information with discretion. Key Responsibilities: Assist attorneys with civil litigation cases from case intake through discovery, settlement, and trial Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, and discovery materials Prepare and organize discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, interrogatories, and document productions Conduct legal and case-related research using online legal databases Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files Track litigation deadlines, court dates, hearings, and filing requirements Assist with preparation of exhibits, evidence, deposition materials, and trial binders Review and summarize legal documents, medical records, contracts, and other case materials Assist with deposition preparation and scheduling Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other parties when required Perform case-law and statute research under attorney direction Assist with e-filing and court filing procedures Maintain accurate case management records and status updates Support attorneys with trial preparation, settlement documentation, and other litigation-related tasks Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience as a Civil Litigation Paralegal Strong understanding of the civil litigation process Experience supporting attorneys in active litigation matters Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and document-management skills Strong knowledge of discovery procedures and litigation documentation Ability to research statutes, case law, and legal issues Experience with court filings and e-filing systems Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to work independently in a remote environment High level of confidentiality and attention to detail Software & Tools: Experience with legal technology such as: Clio MyCase PracticePanther Litify Westlaw LexisNexis PACER Microsoft Office / Google Workspace Adobe Acrobat Court e-filing platforms

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Commercial Litigation
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:15 to 20
  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
  • Interviewing:
    9
  • Invites sent:
    17
  • Unanswered invites:
    6
About the client
Member since Nov 29, 2018
  • Canada
    Calgary8:07 PM
  • $83K total spent
    113 hires, 33 active
  • 8,245 hours
  • Real Estate
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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