Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, motion practice, arbitration, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Manage attorney caseloads with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Review, organize, and analyze case files, pleadings, discovery materials, medical records, and other litigation documents.
• Draft discovery demands and responses, including Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Notices for Discovery and Inspection, Requests for Admission, and Subpoenas.
• Coordinate depositions, summarize deposition transcripts, and prepare case chronologies and timelines.
• Review, summarize, and analyze medical records, accident reports, expert reports, and investigative materials to assist in the defense of claims.
• Prepare trial notebooks, arbitration binders, witness files, exhibit lists, demonstrative exhibits, and hearing materials.
• Assist with drafting motions, correspondence, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents.
• Manage document collection, review, redaction, and Bates stamping for production.
• Prepare and process HIPAA authorizations and obtain medical, employment, and other third-party records.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other available resources.
• Assist with electronic filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and opposing counsel as necessary.
• Support attorneys in the defense of general liability matters, including premises liability, transportation, construction accident, product liability, and other personal injury claims.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the firm's litigation practice and office operations.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience handling General Liability matters strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing medical records and litigation-related documents.
• Knowledge of State and Federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications; experience with NetDocs and Westlaw is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to client service.

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