Litigation Paralegal

Overview: LHH is partnering with a respected law firm to identify a Litigation Paralegal to support a focused on insurance defense and commercial litigation matters. This role provides essential support to attorneys managing litigated files and plays a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently through all phases of litigation.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

This opportunity is well‑suited for a paralegal who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and is comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, and capable of producing accurate, polished work while supporting attorneys in a deadline‑driven practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide litigation support to attorneys handling insurance defense and commercial litigation matters
• Summarize legal documents, discovery materials, depositions, hearings, and medical records
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents for attorney review
• Perform records research and legal research as needed
• Coordinate and schedule mediations, depositions, hearings, and related proceedings
• Assist with trial, hearing, and meeting preparation
• Prepare reports and maintain organized electronic case files
• Review legal forms and documents for accuracy and completeness
• Interview witnesses and document findings when required
• Accurately record time for client billing
• Manage competing deadlines in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate or a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a litigation setting
• Prior experience in insurance defense strongly preferred; commercial litigation experience is a plus
• Strong experience summarizing medical records and handling discovery-heavy matters
• Prior experience with time entry and billing requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Strong working knowledge of legal terminology and litigation procedures
• Proficiency xrczosw with Microsoft Word, Outlook, internet research tools, and Adobe
• Experience with electronic document management systems (NetDocuments a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading ability
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines

Details:

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Asheville, NC (Fully on-site)
• Compensation: $55,000-70,000
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO