Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy legal team in our Albuquerque office. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can manage shifting priorities, and is comfortable supporting multiple attorneys. The right candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Because this is a small office, responsibilities will include both paralegal and administrative tasks. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting the growth of the litigation practice are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and prepare pleadings, discovery responses, and legal correspondence.

• Maintain expert knowledge of court rules and filing requirements for relevant jurisdictions.

• Docket and track all case deadlines to ensure timely filings.

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.

• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial activities.

• Assist attorneys with deposition prep, discovery management, and document review.

• Support preparation for client meetings, document productions, hearings, and trials.

• Maintain organized electronic case files and ensure accuracy within the case management system.

• Provide general administrative support, including handling routine correspondence.

Qualifications

• Preferably 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm, including trial prep, case management, calendaring, and supporting complex litigation matters.

• Prior experience attending trials and assisting with trial logistics.

• Strong understanding of e-discovery tools, including Relativity and advanced review technologies.

• Ability to handle multiple deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Willingness to work overtime when needed; limited travel may be required.