Paralegal - Defense Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Busy insurance defense and medical malpractice litigation firm seeks an experienced paralegal to assist with civil cases. This position will require extensive work with medical records and may include the production of summaries and chronologies. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defense/medical malpractice, and an ability to perform the following tasks:

• Use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Use other programs, such as Adobe and ShareFile.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, witnesses, other counsel, and experts in person, by email, and on the phone.
• Obtain medical, radiology, employment, and billing records.
• Coordinate and schedule mediations, hearings, depositions, client meetings, conference calls, and trial.
• Prepare notebooks for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial.
• Assist in locating experts.
• Prepare extensive medical summaries and chronologies.
• Review, draft, and organize documents; create and maintain privilege logs; Bates label, redact, and index documents.
• Assemble and collate exhibits and legal documents to assist with the preparation of motions.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide trial support.
• Maintain monthly/yearly billable hours requirements.
• Assist multiple attorneys with various tasks.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

We have a friendly but fast-paced atmosphere and are looking for a team player with a great attitude. The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic, take instruction well, be able to multitask, and be proactive. Excellent written and oral communication skills are important to us, as well.

If you are a candidate who meets the above requirements, please submit a resume for our consideration. Cover letters, if they provide additional helpful information, are appreciated but not required.