Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Science is the key to BRC’s approach and our purpose is to champion integrity and objectivity in the expert industry while also making BRC the best place we have ever worked.

BRC's work environment is collegial and challenging with a team that includes not only paralegals but also physicians, engineers, nurses and other professionals. This position is computer-based work and the training and work is done remotely and includes the management of multiple cases.

BRC’s corporate hours support a work schedule of Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT. We offer a competitive compensation package including a discretionary bonus program and a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Position Summary:

The Paralegal is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the file materials on each assigned file, preparing file materials for scheduled events for each Expert, creating a summary of the pertinent file materials in accordance with standard practice, and identifying missing file information and coordinating its acquisition from the client.

Essential Functions:

• Performs daily work assignments in a high quality manner including, but not limited to, review of file materials and preparation of the Preliminary File Summary; maintaining file integrity on a file by file basis.
• Completes daily work assignments in a timely manner with respect to deadlines and event dates. This area includes, review and assessment of file for missing materials; preparation of file for deposition/trial.
• Completes daily work assignments productively and within budgeted time allotted.
• Communicates with others involved on assigned files and works as a team so that complete and responsive client service is provided, including: coordination with others to request materials; acquiring duces tecum notices; coordination with other divisions and departments.
• Maintains routine contact with clients to ensure necessary information is received in an appropriate time frame.
• Uses the Matter Management System to manage personal case load with respect to task status and deadlines, event status and dates, priorities, et cetera, and to communicate file-related information to the rest of the organization.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree, Baccalaureate Degree  or American Bar Association approved certification in paralegal studies required.
• A minimum of three years of paralegal experience in product liability, medical malpractice or personal injury environments or equivalent experience required.
• Must be able to read 60 deposition pages in one hour.
• Must be able to summarize and synthesize information without changing the underlying facts or inferences.

BRC CAN ONLY HIRE INDIVIDUALS IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah & Wisconsin