Trial Technician Litigation Paralegal

Schlichter Bogard is seeking a detail-oriented Trial Technician Litigation Paralegal who thrives in high-stakes trial preparation and courtroom support. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing all phases of litigation from initial case assessment through trial and post-trial proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides support to prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials, including assistance with electronic preparation and presentation of trial exhibits and PowerPoint presentations.
• Obtains and organizes case materials daily.
• Possess a working knowledge of e-filing.
• Manages dockets and calendars deadlines.
• Organizes trial notebooks, prepares witness files, coordinates exhibit preparation, and provides comprehensive courtroom assistance.
• Serves as “hot-seat” operator at trial, providing real-time presentation of exhibits, depositions, and video evidence.
• Manages trial presentation software such as OnCue, TrialDirector, TrialPad, or equivalent platforms.
• Provides technical support to trial teams: prepares and troubleshoots presentation databases and software for use at trial and in war rooms; provides onsite support; operates presentation software and hardware during trial as needed; and assists with video clip creation, exhibit annotation, and PowerPoint presentations or other demonstrative exhibits and charts.
• Coordinates courtroom equipment rental and setup for local and out-of-state trials, and trial presentation services as needed.
• Sets up and manages all trial technology, courtroom equipment, and war room logistics.
• Works extended hours during active trial periods.
• Travels nationwide as needed as part of trial team.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Prior legal experience required (ideally a minimum of 3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in civil litigation).
• Must have trial experience (full cycle).
• Must have a strong technical aptitude, including hardware/software troubleshooting; must be able to independently manage courtroom technology (laptops, projectors, document cameras).
• Ability to remain calm and thoughtful in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational ability, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of federal court procedures and rules.
• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Proficiency in grammar, proofreading, and transcription.
• Ability to work with people of all levels.
• Discretion with confidential and sensitive information and use of good judgment while prioritizing needs of the firm.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and have strong time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• An understanding of the methods, processes and requirements of civil litigation practice, including depositions, document repositories, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is desired.
• Familiarity with Trial Director is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel and work extended or irregular hours as case demands require.
• Ability to work overtime, after hours or on weekends, when needed.
• Ability to travel, as needed.
• Must be comfortable commuting to our St. Louis or Chicago office 4x per week.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Hybrid schedule with one day of remote work per week.
• 401(k) plan with employer-matched benefits
• The opportunity to perform challenging work at a leading law firm in a dynamic, collaborative environment, for the benefit of individuals seeking justice