Paralegal - Healthcare Litigation

Job Description

A top Am Law 200 law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across its Litigation and Healthcare practices. This newly created position has been added in response to growing client demand and an increasing workload, creating an exceptional opportunity for a skilled paralegal to join a collaborative and highly respected team.

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While this role supports healthcare-related matters, healthcare experience is not required. The firm recognizes that strong litigation skills are highly transferable and welcomes candidates with experience in federal and state court litigation, arbitration, discovery, and trial preparation. One of the primary distinctions in the healthcare practice involves filings and proceedings before administrative agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The firm is committed to training a talented litigation paralegal on these agency-specific processes, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their expertise while continuing to work on sophisticated, high-stakes matters.

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Job Overview:

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You will play an integral role in supporting complex litigation matters from inception through trial, partnering closely with attorneys and clients to drive cases forward efficiently and effectively. Key responsibilities include:

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• Managing all phases of litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings
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• Drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other case-related documents
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• Organizing and maintaining case files, discovery materials, exhibits, transcripts, and trial notebooks
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• Coordinating filings in federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies
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• Assisting with witness preparation, expert witness coordination, and trial logistics
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• Summarizing depositions, testimony, and transcripts and conducting factual investigations
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• Utilizing litigation support and trial presentation technology to prepare for hearings and trial
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Qualifications:

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• At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment
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• Strong experience handling federal and state court matters, discovery, and trial preparation
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• Familiarity with arbitration proceedings and complex case management
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• Proficiency with litigation support and trial presentation software, including TrialDirector or comparable platforms
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• Excellent organizational, communication, and project-management skills
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• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced practice
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• Healthcare litigation experience is a plus, but not required
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• Willingness to travel in support of hearings, witness interviews, and trial proceedings as needed
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The Consilio Direct Hire team has partnered with top law firms, associations, and corporations throughout the D.C. metro area to connect professionals with opportunities they won’t find anywhere else. The recruiters at Consilio are committed to getting to know each candidate and identifying the best possible match for their individual goals. Our extensive industry knowledge is a resource we share with every candidate to help them prepare for each stage of the interview process and negotiate the strongest possible salary.

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By working with Consilio, candidates gain direct access to hundreds of hiring decision-makers across the D.C. area. Consilio’s Direct Hire Division staffs positions for Consilio clients and does not staff internal corporate positions at Consilio.

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Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.