Barnes Litigation Paralegal at Barnes & Thornburg LLP supports commercial litigation cases in California state and federal courts. Manages discovery, trial preparation, and case management with significant attorney interaction.
Responsibilities
Support attorneys through all phases of commercial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitration, and trial
Prepare, organize, and file pleadings and other documents in California state and federal courts, including through PACER/ECF and other e-filing systems
Manage case files, deadlines, calendars, and workflows to ensure matters progress efficiently and accurately
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing pleadings, discovery, correspondence, briefs, exhibits, and appendices
Coordinate document collections, reviews, and productions, and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and other case tracking tools
Support deposition, hearing, arbitration, and trial preparation, including witness materials, exhibits, and logistics
Qualification
Strong discovery managementExcellent researchMeticulous attention to detail
3+ years of paralegal experience in commercial litigation
Significant experience supporting litigation matters in both California state and federal courts
Strong discovery management, document production, and trial preparation experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing demands
Excellent research, drafting, organizational, project management, and communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and litigation support teams.
We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices. The firm and our Commercial Litigation Group have an exceptional reputation for having an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere, where members of the firm can thrive, learn, and advance in their career.
For more information regarding B&T’s Commercial Litigation Group, please visit: https://btlaw.com/en/work/practices/litigation/commercial-litigation
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