Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

Location: St. Louis, MO
Work Arrangement: In-Office
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience (DOE)

Position Overview

A well-established and highly regarded St. Louis law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a diverse and sophisticated litigation practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned paralegal with extensive trial experience and exposure across multiple litigation disciplines who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, in-office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial and appeal

• Assist with arbitrations and mediations, including preparation of exhibits, binders, and hearing materials

• Support attorneys in business, class action, construction, employment, professional liability, real estate/condemnation, and trust & probate litigation

• Prepare, organize, and manage pleadings, discovery, motions, trial exhibits, and appellate filings

• Coordinate and manage trial preparation, including witness files, trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and courtroom logistics

• Assist with legal research, document review, and case strategy support

• Manage deadlines, filings, and compliance with court rules and procedures

• Communicate with attorneys, clients, experts, and vendors as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of general litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment

• Demonstrated experience supporting complex litigation matters and significant trial experience

• Exposure to arbitration, mediation, and appellate matters strongly preferred

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

• Proficiency with litigation support tools and document management systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Paralegal certification or relevant degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience

Why Join This Firm

• Reputable, established firm with a strong litigation practice

• High-level, varied litigation work

• Collaborative, professional in-office culture

• Competitive salary and benefits based on experience

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume highlighting relevant litigation and trial experience.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a confidential résumé and brief summary of their current practice or book of business. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

📧 shannon.flower@gogpac.com

📱 986-999-4419

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.