Paralegal

Civil Litigation Defense Paralegal – Pitzer Snodgrass

Pitzer Snodgrass is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys in a civil defense litigation practice with a primary focus on insurance defense. This role performs substantive, billable paralegal work throughout the life of a case, including discovery, records analysis, deposition and expert support, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate understands civil litigation procedure, manages complex files and deadlines effectively, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide substantive, billable support to attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense matters from initial case assessment through resolution or trial.
• Analyze pleadings, discovery, claims files, policies, damages evidence, and other case materials; prepare detailed summaries, chronologies, and issue analyses.
• Draft and assist with written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, responses, objections, and related correspondence.
• Coordinate discovery collection; review, organize, code, redact, and produce documents; maintain privilege and production logs as needed.
• Request, review, analyze, and summarize medical, financial, employment, education, environmental, Social Security, workers’ compensation, and other relevant records.
• Prepare medical chronologies, damages analyses, record summaries, deposition digests, and indices of pleadings and discovery.
• Investigate facts; locate and interview witnesses; obtain witness statements; and organize evidence concerning liability, causation, and damages.
• Assist with deposition preparation by compiling exhibits, preparing witness and issue outlines, summarizing testimony, and tracking follow-up discovery.
• Support expert witness retention and preparation, including organizing records, preparing expert materials, tracking reports, and coordinating substantive case information.
• Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, court databases, and other resources.
• Prepare case evaluations, status reports, litigation chronologies, demonstrative exhibits, and other attorney work product for insurer and client reporting.
• Assist with motions, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation, including exhibit and witness lists, trial notebooks, demonstratives, and courtroom support.
• Accurately record time and prepare detailed billing entries that comply with client and insurer billing guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of civil litigation and insurance defense, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, expert discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Ability to analyze voluminous records and claims materials and produce clear chronologies, summaries, and case analyses.
• Experience with document review, e-discovery workflows, confidentiality requirements, redaction, and privilege issues.
• Proficiency with legal research, case management, document management, and electronic court filing systems, including CaseNet and PACER.
• Familiarity with obtaining crash reports, medical records, court files, and other third-party records, including through CIOX or comparable services.
• Strong written communication, critical thinking, organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing case deadlines.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential and privileged information and communicating with attorneys, clients, insurers, experts, witnesses, vendors, and opposing counsel.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and consistently produce accurate, timely, billable work product.

Education & Experience

• B.S./B.A. in Legal Studies or a B.S./B.A. with a paralegal certificate, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Prior experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, discovery, and trial preparation is strongly preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working at Pitzer Snodgrass

At Pitzer Snodgrass, paralegals are integral members of our litigation teams. Our legal secretaries handle administrative support, enabling paralegals to devote their time to substantive case work and billable activities. We offer a friendly and professional work environment with standard office hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, along with:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• 24/7 access to a conveniently located downtown parking garage
• Flexible hybrid work options

If you are a motivated paralegal who enjoys substantive civil defense work, collaborating with litigation teams, and contributing directly to the defense of insureds and other clients, we encourage you to apply.