Litigation Paralegal (Temporary)

This role supports a broad range of litigation matters, including business, employment, and insurance cases. The ideal candidate is highly organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This candidate is responsive, able to manage multiple priorities at once, and maintain a strong attention to detail.

We are seeking a proactive and dependable paralegal who takes pride in producing thoughtful, high-quality work. This role involves close collaboration within the paralegal team and with attorneys to support client matters, manage projects efficiently, and ensure consistent, reliable service to our clients. 

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Manage all phases of civil litigation matters, including organization and review of client documents
• Review, redact, and prepare documents for production
• Manage and support all phases of e-discovery, including administering and navigating platforms; coordinate document collection and production, maintain data integrity, and assist attorneys with production deadlines
• Retrieve, organize, and prepare exhibits for court filings
• Review discovery, summarize depositions, and assist in preparing discovery responses
• Analyze medical and billing records, including preparation of page and line summaries
• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate document productions
  Maintain clear and consistent communication with attorneys, staff, clients, courts, and outside vendors
• Assist with document analysis, chart preparation, jurisdictional research, and expert information gathering as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or equivalent
• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience in a law firm environment
  Strong background in e-discovery, including e-discovery platform administration and document production management
• Trial experience, including preparation of pre-trial pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, and providing support during and after trial
• Experience supporting attorneys at depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (2010 or higher), Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro Experience with iManage or a similar document management system preferred
• Westlaw/Lexis Nexis experience

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered for this position.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with others.

CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.