Litigation Paralegal – Civil Litigation Defense

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. Manage assigned civil litigation matters from inception through discovery, deposition, hearing, and trial preparation stages .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,800 - $2,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing civil litigation matters, including case file organization, document preparation, and communication with legal professionals and clients. Proficient in supporting U.S. litigation processes, particularly in personal injury cases, while adhering to federal court requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation Paralegal ExperiencePleadings And Discovery ManagementMedical Records OrganizationFederal Court Litigation SupportStrong Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Case File ManagementDocument PreparationDiscovery ResponsesInterrogatoriesTrial PreparationLitigation Lifecycle KnowledgePersonal Injury MattersDeadline ManagementAttention To DetailLegal Research

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsIndependent WorkProfessional CommunicationCoordination With Experts And Witnesses

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateBachelor's Degree In Paralegal Studies

Industry Keywords

Civil LitigationU.S. Law FirmPersonal Injury DefenseFlorida Civil LitigationLitigation Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned civil litigation matters from inception through discovery, deposition, hearing, and trial preparation stages
Maintain accurate, organized case files, client documents, discovery materials, correspondence, and litigation records
Review, analyze, summarize, and organize pleadings, discovery responses, medical records, and other case-related documents
Support attorneys with complaints, interrogatories, requests for production, and other discovery-related materials
Obtain, organize, and track medical records, non-party records, and supporting documentation needed for active matters
Coordinate with witnesses, experts, clients, and other case participants while maintaining clear and professional communication
Prepare attorneys for client meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials by ensuring relevant materials are complete and accessible
Assist with deposition preparation, including document organization, exhibits, records, and case summaries
Support federal court litigation matters while following applicable filing, case-management, and documentation requirements
Learn and consistently follow the firm's client-specific documents, naming conventions, workflows, and document-management procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies, or a recognized Paralegal Certificate
At least 3 years of hands-on civil litigation paralegal experience, ideally within the requested 3-5 year range
Substantive experience supporting U.S. litigation involving personal injury matters
Working knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, including pleadings, interrogatories, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
Experience working with medical records and non-party records in litigated matters
Strong written and verbal English communication skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage deadlines, organize multiple active matters, and work independently after training
Personal injury defense or broader civil defense litigation experience
Federal court litigation experience
Florida civil litigation experience (nice to have)
Previous experience supporting a U.S. law firm remotely
Experience communicating with and coordinating experts and witnesses