Defense Litigation Paralegal
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Beacon Hill Legal is hiring a Defense Litigation Paralegal on behalf of a well‑established, downtown St. Louis law firm. This role supports attorneys in all phases of civil defense litigation and offers the opportunity to work on complex matters in a collaborative, professional environment.
The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience. A minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience is preferred, along with a paralegal certificate.
Key Responsibilities
- Support defense attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and post‑trial
- Draft, review, and manage pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
- Coordinate and manage large volumes of documents, including document collection, review, production, and organization
- Assist with eDiscovery processes, including data management, document review workflows, and quality control
- Utilize eDiscovery and document review platforms to support case strategy and deadlines
- Maintain case calendars and proactively track deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court filings
- Prepare deposition and trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and demonstratives
- Assist attorneys during depositions and trials, including use of trial presentation software when applicable
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and third parties
- Contribute to team projects and provide support on long‑term initiatives or urgent deadlines as needed
Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Proven critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a litigation team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Technically proficient, with the ability to leverage technology to support attorneys and clients
- Working knowledge of eDiscovery rules, processes, and procedures
- Experience using eDiscovery document review platforms (required)
- Trial preparation or in‑court experience is a plus
- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment
Schedule & Compensation
- Full‑time position with hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including major medical plans, 401(k) and paid parking
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