Experienced Litigation Paralegal - office

Overview

Experienced Litigation Paralegal - Any office location at Baker Donelson. This position may be based at any office location within the Firm's footprint and offers flexibility, including remote work with occasional travel for training, trial preparation, and in-person events.

• Provide comprehensive support to trial counsel across all stages of litigation, from initial investigation through trial and resolution.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct thorough factual investigations; assist attorneys in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials; provide support during trial proceedings.
• Manage, organize, and review complex litigation documents; conduct effective legal research; navigate court websites; file electronically and in paper as required.
• Maintain familiarity with relevant court rules; ensure compliance in state and federal courts.
• Record billable hours accurately; manage multiple projects and priorities for different attorneys; work overtime and travel for trials as required.
• Collaborate using productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Asana) as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Minimum of five years of litigation experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and efficiently manage multiple tasks.
• Strong experience with document review platforms (e.g., Relativity) and electronic filing procedures in state and federal courts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel for trials and to work overtime as required.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Paid medical leave and paid time off
• New Parent Benefits; 401(k) matching

Salary range for New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. applicants: $85,000 - $97,500.

Baker Donelson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity or marital status.