Senior Paralegal – Civil Litigation

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Senior Paralegal managing civil litigation caseload for U.S. law firm. Supporting attorneys and ensuring case efficiency in a fully remote capacity.

Support attorneys by managing a civil litigation caseload from pre-filing through litigation milestones.
Own key tasks that keep cases moving efficiently and confidently, ensuring court deadlines are met, documents are filed correctly, and clients remain well-informed throughout the legal process.
Manage civil litigation and personal injury case loads independently, including approximately 20 litigation and/or pre-litigation matters.
Prepare, format, and file key court documents, including complaints, motions, and case management statements.
Maintain and update case calendars with deadlines, hearings, and filings.
Draft and coordinate discovery requests, responses, and related correspondence.
Work with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties to gather necessary case information and respond appropriately.
Organize, format, and proofread legal documents using MS Word to ensure compliance with court rules and internal quality standards.
Prepare exhibits, binders, and document sets for hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
Use Clio Manage for case tracking, document storage, and client communications.
Collaborate with attorneys to support trial preparation as needed.
Communicate with clients to gather facts, update on case progress, and ensure timely input on litigation strategy.

5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, case manager or senior paralegal in civil litigation and/or personal injury law.
Demonstrated experience managing litigation case workflows independently.
Expertise in calendaring deadlines, drafting litigation documents, and preparing case management statements.
Strong MS Word skills — capable of formatting legal documents to professional standards.
Experience with case management tools such as Clio Manage, plus calendaring and e-filing familiarity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Able to handle sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion.
Highly organized, dependable, and proactive — able to prioritize tasks in a remote work environment.

15 days of PTO + U.S. national holidays off.
Fully remote role — work from anywhere with a professional home setup.
Opportunities to grow within the legal support field through ongoing collaboration with experienced attorneys.
A supportive, transparent, and organized work environment through Veta Virtual and our client.