Sr. Lead Litigation Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Lead Litigation Paralegal to guide a litigation support team while independently handling complex personal injury matters in St. Louis, Missouri. This position is well suited for an experienced paralegal who combines strong case management skills with the ability to coach staff, maintain quality standards, and keep deadlines on track. The role offers a structured compensation and benefits package, paid overtime for hours worked beyond 40, and a hybrid schedule following an initial onsite onboarding period.

Responsibilities:
• Direct and support a team of 6–8 paralegals, providing day-to-day guidance, feedback, and workload oversight.
• Manage an active litigation caseload from file development through trial preparation, ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately.
• Review team output for completeness, compliance, and quality while reinforcing consistent legal support practices.
• Coordinate case deadlines, filings, discovery, and document organization to keep litigation matters moving forward.
• Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, case materials, witness information, and other supporting documentation.
• Partner with operations and legal leadership to improve team performance, address workflow challenges, and maintain service standards.
• Mentor paralegal staff through training, coaching, and practical problem-solving related to litigation procedures and case activity.
• Track priorities across both individual and team assignments to balance leadership duties with personal case responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of paralegal experience, including substantial exposure to civil litigation matters.
• Prior experience leading, supervising, or mentoring legal support staff in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee 6–8 team members while maintaining an individual caseload.
• Strong background in personal injury litigation, including plaintiff-side case support and trial preparation.
• Solid understanding of litigation processes, deadlines, document management, and case coordination.
• Proven employment stability and a track record of dependable performance in legal support roles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills in a fast-paced practice setting.

Compensation

$65,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

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