Litigation Paralegal Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Litigation Paralegal includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Conduct legal research and initial case assessments
  • Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
  • Execute administrative duties 
  • Gather and organize relevant information from a variety of sources
  • Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
  • Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation
  • Provide assistance with case settlements
  • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
  • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
  • Fling and organization of case files
  • Handle trial preparation for the attorney and post-trial procedures

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Litigation Paralegal duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Litigation Paralegal roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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