Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Record Management
• Medical Chronologies
• Case Management
• Support legal team by requesting, analyzing, and case-capture records for clients, attorneys, and experts
• Draft discovery response shells
• Conduct case research via Internet or through local libraries
• Organize and prepare both outline and narrative summaries of the records for internal use and for presentation to the client
• Analyze billing material to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence
• Prepare case analysis
• Identify issues, omissions, and discrepancies
• Identify and provide information regarding trial experts and coordinate expert deposition preparation
• Assist attorneys with evidence preparation and organization for hearing or trial
• Compose and type document production including case analysis memoranda for attorneys, outline and narrative summaries, and chronologies of case facts, correspondence, and reports
• Compile data for exhibits
• Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary

Requirements

• Prior civil litigation experience
• Experience in the area of Medical Malpractice, General Liability, Employment Law, Condominium Litigation issues is a plus
• Familiarity with L & A codes, billing software, and proven competency to capture time and bill according to guidelines in a timely manner
• The ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure of multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform well within a team environment
• Familiarity with court procedures
• Extensive experience with researching, scheduling, drafting legal documents, follow-up/follow-through, and filing pleadings in state and federal courts
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good common sense
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with court procedures
• Extensive experience with researching, scheduling, drafting legal documents, follow-up/follow-through, and filing pleadings in state and federal courts
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good common sense
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Work well under pressure
• Positive, pleasant disposition
• Demonstrated a stable job tenure of two or more years in each position
• Good attendance record