Litigation Paralegal

Bowman and Brooke LLPis a national product liability trial law firm with over 200 lawyers in 17 offices. We defend household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. We recently surpassed our 1,000thtrial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country. We keep growing! We are actively searching for a Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Charlotte, NC. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions. Highly competitive compensation. Responsibilities: Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings) Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions and issuing subpoenas Assist with document review and analysis Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing exhibits Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronology Basic Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience Litigation experiencerequired Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries Preferred Qualifications: Thorough, diligent, personable and highly motivated Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions Comfortable with learning new technology and processes Firm and Office Culture: Small office, friendly experience (approximately 20 people) with the resources and benefits of a big firm In-office support services readily available including a dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant, a Case Assistant to support your work, and copy and mail services Office events which include an off-site summer party, holiday event, and numerous in-office activities to get to know your colleagues and often give back to the local community Benefits: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Firm paid life insurance Short-term disability Long-term disability Retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions Bonus programs We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect – medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun. If you are looking for an employer that sees you as an individual and supports work/life balance, you will not want to miss this opportunity! Visit us on the web to learn more about who we are and what we do: #J-18808-Ljbffr