Orion Placement

Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal drafting, proofreading, and managing litigation processes, with a strong focus on maintaining organized case files and meeting critical deadlines. Proficient in utilizing e-discovery platforms and collaborating effectively in a remote environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation Paralegal ExperienceParalegal CertificateLegal DraftingPACER and CM/ECF SystemsE-Discovery Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Draft, prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and legal correspondence
  • Support attorneys throughout all stages of civil and federal litigation
  • Prepare and coordinate court filings using PACER and CM/ECF systems
  • Manage litigation calendars, track critical deadlines, and maintain organized electronic case files
  • Assist with legal research, document review, discovery, and e-discovery projects
  • Coordinate depositions, hearings, service of process, and case preparation activities
  • Collaborate remotely with attorneys and colleagues to ensure cases progress efficiently

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
  • Paralegal Certificate required
  • Current MCLE compliance where applicable
  • Strong legal drafting, proofreading, research, and organizational skills
  • Experience managing litigation deadlines, court filings, and case documents
  • Familiarity with PACER, CM/ECF, Everlaw, or other e-discovery platforms preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Opportunities for professional development through hands-on litigation work

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Hard Skills
Legal DraftingProofreadingLegal ResearchDocument ReviewLitigation ManagementCourt FilingsDeadline TrackingCase PreparationDiscovery ManagementE-Discovery
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailExcellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
PACERCM/ECFEverlawE-Discovery Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal CertificateMCLE Compliance
Industry Keywords
Civil LitigationFederal LitigationLitigation CalendarsService of ProcessDepositionsHearings