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Robert Half · 3 weeks ago

Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal

St. Louis County, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

Robert Half is a leading St. Louis-based personal injury law firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation. The role involves supporting attorneys through all stages of litigation, including case management, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and assisting with trial preparation.

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Hiring Manager

Megan Usovsky, BS, MS, Esq.

Responsibilities

Maintain full responsibility for litigation files from initial complaint through final resolution. Ensure timely and accurate handling of all documentation, including court filings, internal updates, and case milestones

Draft, revise, and file pleadings such as complaints, answers, motions to compel, motions in limine, motions for summary judgment, and other litigation-related filings in Missouri and Illinois courts

Coordinate discovery efforts by preparing and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions. Track all deadlines and ensure timely compliance with discovery requests from opposing counsel

Analyze and summarize extensive medical records and bills. Identify key treatment details and damages to support attorney strategy, settlement demands, and trial exhibits

Schedule depositions and prepare attorneys and clients by organizing exhibits, outlining expected testimony, and preparing summaries of prior testimony or relevant documents

Maintain detailed litigation calendars for all active cases. Track court deadlines, statutes of limitations, trial dates, and motions hearings to ensure attorneys are fully prepared

Serve as liaison between attorney and clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel to coordinate activities, obtain records, and facilitate case progress

Assist in all phases of trial prep, including preparing exhibit lists, trial binders, demonstratives, jury instructions, witness prep materials, and voir dire questions. Coordinate logistics such as courtroom technology and transportation

Attend trial in person to provide logistical and legal support. Manage exhibits, coordinate witnesses, assist with jury selection prep, and provide real-time updates and documentation as needed

Organize and assist in preparing post-trial motions, appeals, and settlement distributions. Ensure compliance with court orders and timely filing of post-trial documentation

Qualification

Personal injury litigationMissouri Rules of Civil ProcedureCase management softwareE-discovery managementTrial preparationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program

Minimum 3 years of experience in personal injury litigation required; Missouri and/or Illinois experience preferred

Strong working knowledge of the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure and local court filing procedures

Proficiency in case management software (SmartAdvocate, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite

Demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of documents and strict litigation deadlines

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and multitask efficiently in a team-oriented environment

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience preparing and managing e-discovery and digital trial presentation tools

Background working on catastrophic injury or complex liability cases

Familiarity with both Missouri and Illinois court systems is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing legal education (CLE) and professional development opportunities

Supportive, team-driven work environment in a growing St. Louis firm

Company

Robert Half

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