Paralegal

Job ID#: 27349 Our client, an award-winning personal injury firm, is in need of a Paralegal to join the successful practice. You will work primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or Paralegals to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs. This position will handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states. Position will assist in all aspects of the litigation process, including providing support for attorneys in the discovery process, motion practice, as well as hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations. Essential Job Functions: Thorough knowledge of a plaintiff personal injury litigation practice including an understanding and knowledge of court practices, requirements, and deadlines in both state and federal courts. Ability to take a new case from file to trial. Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, legal memorandum, waivers, memos, case briefs, request medical records, Rule 11 agreements, settlements, and client correspondence. Compile deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions, depositions, investigation, mediation settlements, and familiarity with all discovery phases, including answers and responses to interrogatories, production, disclosures, and requests for admissions. Prepare LOPs, communicate with medical providers and lienholders. Organize and prioritize workload as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Professional Alternatives