Paralegal

Weber Gallagher

. Support a team of attorneys with general litigation defense tasks from inception through trial and close .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing litigation support tasks, including case management from inception to trial, legal research, and time entry billing. Proficient in preparing trial materials and communicating effectively with diverse legal teams and clients.

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Defense Litigation SupportCase ManagementLegal ResearchTime Entry BillingMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Litigation SupportDocument ReviewChronology PreparationTrial PreparationLegal Research

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganization SkillsTime ManagementEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

LexisMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Defense LitigationCourt Docket ManagementClient Case ManagementTrial BindersMedical Records Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a team of attorneys with general litigation defense tasks from inception through trial and close
Manage client cases from inception through trial and closing
Complete daily time entry billing requirements
Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize documents, including medical records, financial documents, and other relevant case information
Prepare for trials, including trial binders, exhibits, and witness files
Manage the court docket calendar
Create status reports and provide updates to appropriate parties
Work on cases from start to finish and meet all court deadlines
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation support
Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization
Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload
Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
Demonstrated interest in defense litigation
Ability to perform legal research; experience with Lexis a plus
Familiarity with reviewing and obtaining medical records
Experience providing concise and thorough chronologies
Experience with time entry billing in a law firm setting, required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Bonuses
Generous benefits
401K
Medical
Remote work flexibility from any listed office location
Friendly office environment