Baker Donelson

Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location

Baker Donelson$85K — $97K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required
  • Minimum of five years of litigation experience
  • Proficient in document management software such as Relativity or similar
  • Familiar with collaboration and productivity tools like Microsoft Teams and Asana
  • Strong organizational abilities and interpersonal skills essential

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to trial counsel across all stages of litigation
  • Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other legal documents
  • Conduct thorough factual investigations to support case strategies
  • Assist attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, and trials
  • Manage electronic and paper filing procedures in state and federal courts
  • Perform legal research and navigate court websites as needed
  • Record billable hours accurately and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid medical leave
  • New Parent Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) matching
Full Job Description
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint. The position offers flexibility, including the opportunity to work remotely, with occasional travel to one of our offices required for training, trial preparation, and other in-person events.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program, along with a minimum of five years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to work independently and will demonstrate strong experience in managing, organizing, and reviewing complex litigation documents, including proficiency in Relativity or similar document review platforms. Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams and Asana is strongly preferred.

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to trial counsel across all stages of litigation, from initial investigation through trial and resolution. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents; conducting thorough factual investigations; assisting attorneys in preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials; and providing direct support during trial proceedings.

Candidates should be proficient with electronic and paper filing procedures in both state and federal courts, possess a thorough working knowledge of relevant court rules, and be adept at navigating court websites and conducting effective legal research.

Strong organizational abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective oral and written communication are critical to success in this role. The ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities for different attorneys simultaneously is essential. Additionally, candidates must be willing to work overtime and travel for trials as required. Prior experience accurately recording billable hours is necessary.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.

Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.

Baker Donelson offers a comprehensive benefits package to qualifying employees that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid medical leave
• New Parent Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching

The salary range for New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. applicants is $85,000 - $97,500.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

About Baker Donelson

Baker Donelson is a law firm that provides legal services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, and real estate. The firm's practice areas include corporate law, litigation, and intellectual property. Baker Donelson has offices throughout the United States, including in Atlanta, Birmingham, and New Orleans.
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1888

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