LITIGATION PARALEGAL
The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing support and assistance to attorneys in the coordination, management, and supervision of all aspects of litigation, including but not limited to handle large caseloads, prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review; compile, analyze and summarize information and coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.
- Draft discovery requests and organize discovery responses for attorneys’ approval
- Prepare drafts of certain documents for attorneys’ review/final approval; emphasis on civil litigation pleadings and discovery
- Forward records to clients and experts
- Preparation of subpoenas
- File management and case progression
- Review and summarize cases including all records\coordinate trial prep including exhibits and records
- Drafting documents, including correspondence, answers to interrogatories, pleadings, motions, certain business forms and probate court documents, for attorneys’ review/approval
- Ordering, compiling and summarizing medical records and bills and preparing economic and non-economic loss compendium
- Compile and analyze discovery records
- Performing case and court-related electronic research, as requested by supported attorneys
- Transcription of audio/video files
- Preparing for deposition and attendance at trials, as requested by supported attorneys
- Running reports and tracking statutes
- Communicating with clients
- Training of other Paralegals, as needs arise
- Back-up/support to other Paralegals, as needs arise
2-5 years of recent meaningful law firm experience in litigation a must. Insurance defense experience is ideal. Current Paralegal certification or degree required.
Knowledge of Neos and Juris preferred.
Previous experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and Federal, State and Local electronic databases
Excellent communication, writing/proofreading skills
Proficient in Microsoft 365, Adobe and Sharefile
Diligence and commitment required.
Challenging and fast-paced, the position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates should send resume and salary requirements to dmccormick@mrrlaw.com
