Assistant Paralegal

Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP is a law firm established in 1998, representing clients in high-stakes civil trials and litigation. The Assistant Paralegal will support the litigation team by managing case documents, preparing exhibits, and coordinating meetings while gaining hands-on experience in legal work.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining case management systems in accordance with firm guidelines
• Analyzing case documents to prepare subset compilations and indices for attorney review
• Preparing exhibits and binders for depositions and trials
• Drafting correspondence and professional email distributions
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings and depositions
• Assisting with collection and production of documents
• Maintaining litigation databases and providing database search support
• Conducting fact gathering research and assembling background information
• Organizing client files and preparing working notebooks
• Coordinating with his/her team to meet internal and client timeline requirements

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Paralegal certificate is preferred but not required
• 1–2 years of prior litigation and/or professional office experience is a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) contribution
• Paid time off

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