Litigation Paralegal

Core responsibilities:

• Motion practice and court filings: Draft motions and pleadings, cite-check briefs, coordinate service of process, prepare templates, research court rules, obtain filings from PACER and state court systems, proofread documents, assemble appendices and exhibits, coordinate printing and delivery, communicate with clerk's offices, and electronically file materials.
• Prepare for and attend depositions and court hearings: Coordinate logistics, prepare witness files and exhibits, attend depositions to take notes and handle exhibits, digest transcripts, organize argument preparation materials, and assist in the courtroom.
• Prepare for and attend trials: Organize and track exhibits and supporting documents, assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes and operating presentation software, assist with discovery productions, and help prepare witness testimony.
• General administrative support: Maintain databases and accounts, manage case calendaring, schedule meetings, and provide clerical support as needed.

This role supports high-impact litigation that fights abusive corporate power, protects civil rights, combats discrimination in schools, and enforces environmental laws, contributing to social and economic justice and systemic change.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Experience with motion practice and court filings, including drafting motions, cite-checking, and familiarity with court rules and procedures.
• Ability to prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials, including logistics coordination, exhibit preparation, note-taking, and transcript digestion.
• Proficiency in legal research tools like PACER and state court docket systems, and knowledge of citation styles such as Bluebook.
• Strong administrative skills, including database management, calendaring, scheduling, and providing general clerical support.

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the description.

Public Justice is a public interest legal advocacy organization that takes on abusive corporate power and predatory practices, assaults on civil rights and liberties, and environmental destruction, using high-impact litigation, strategic communications, and partnerships to win social and economic justice.