We are working with a highly respected organization with a national footprint to search for a Paralegal. This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on litigation and compliance role where you’ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of legal matters, from investigation through resolution, while working closely with experienced in-house counsel.
This role offers meaningful ownership of a litigation portfolio, direct exposure to trials, depositions, and mediations, and a collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship from leadership.
If you’re someone who enjoys digging into details, connecting the dots, and being a key player in legal outcomes, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career.
Essential Duties & Functions
- Manage a portfolio of litigation matters, including reviewing, investigating, analyzing, and resolving cases with appropriate escalation
- Negotiate and settle matters within defined authority levels, ensuring all post-settlement obligations are completed
- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and arguments that may impact case outcomes
- Track and manage deadlines across all assigned matters to ensure timely execution
- Serve as a records custodian, representing the company in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials (telephonic and in-person)
- Partner with outside counsel to support case progression, including approvals, documentation, and strategy discussions
- Coordinate and respond to discovery requests (interrogatories, admissions, document production, etc.)
- Prepare for legal proceedings by collaborating with attorneys and organizing supporting materials
- Investigate account-level issues by leveraging internal systems and cross-functional collaboration
- Analyze processes and identify potential risks, gaps, or trends that could lead to future litigation
- Review legal documents such as affidavits, verifications, and discovery responses for accuracy and completeness
- Ensure all activity is properly tracked within case management systems
- Support special projects and departmental initiatives, including training and process improvements
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of paralegal or relevant legal experience (litigation exposure preferred)
- Paralegal certification (NALA or NFPA) strongly preferred
- Strong ability to analyze legal matters and apply relevant laws and regulations
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with attorneys, internal stakeholders, and external partners
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues, think critically, and recommend solutions
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
For confidential consideration, please email careers@forgesc.com or apply directly.
