Barnes
Litigation Paralegal (Products Liability)
Indianapolis. Posted a month ago
The role
The Litigation Paralegal will provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation. This includes discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial.
What you will do
- Provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation
- Prepare, organize, and file documents with federal and state courts
- Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings, correspondence, and discovery responses
- Finalize legal briefs, including checking citations and preparing exhibits
- Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines
- Coordinate large-scale document productions and maintain databases or spreadsheets
- Assist with trial preparation, including witness binders, exhibits, and logistics
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external parties
- Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
- Working knowledge of filing procedures and court rules, including PACER/ECF and Indiana state court filing procedures
- Experience with trial preparation and/or electronic discovery (eDiscovery), including document review, production, and management of litigation databases
- Strong research, drafting, and document management skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Nice to have
- Experience with mass tort/MDL matters
- Proficiency with Excel
About the company
Barnes & Thornburg is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its Litigation Department.