Experienced Litigation Paralegal @ Baker Donelson
placeKnoxville, TN
attach_money $90,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 21 days ago
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Job Details
Overview
Baker Donelson is seeking an Experienced Litigation Paralegal to support trial counsel from investigation through trial. The role demands strong independent work skills and proficiency with complex litigation documents and document review platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and related documents.
- Conduct thorough factual investigations and legal research.
- Assist attorneys in depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
- Manage electronic and paper filing in state and federal courts.
- Maintain organization of multiple projects and record billable hours accurately.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- Minimum five years of litigation experience.
- Proficiency in Relativity or similar document review platforms.
- Experience with Microsoft Teams, Asana, and other productivity tools.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Work Arrangement & Benefits
The position offers flexibility with remote work options and occasional travel to office locations for training, trial preparation, and in-person events. A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching and more is provided.
Key Skills/Competency
- Litigation
- Paralegal
- Document Review
- Legal Research
- Trial Support
- Discovery
- Deposition
- Relativity
- Microsoft Teams
- Asana
How to Get Hired at Baker Donelson
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor it to litigation and paralegal experience.
- Highlight technical skills: Emphasize document review and software proficiency.
- Research Baker Donelson: Learn their culture and recent legal cases.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice trial support and organizational scenarios.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Relativity platform basics.
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Study electronic and paper filing procedures.
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Practice legal document drafting.
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Refresh court rules knowledge.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe handling multiple urgent tasks.
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Explain past team collaboration experiences.
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Provide an example of independent work.
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Discuss conflict resolution during tight deadlines.
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