Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial.
• Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim.
• Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court.
• Draft discovery requests and responses to include the preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs.
• Interpret and summarize medical records and bills.
• Prepare subpoenas for records.
• Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations.
• Aid in jury selection and witness preparation for trial.
• Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month.
• Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits.