Paralegal

Job Summary

The Philadelphia office of Hall Booth Smith, PC experienced litigation paralegal The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience and knowledge of both Federal and State Rules.

Responsibilities

• Aid 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
• Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial
• Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month
• Aid with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
• A self-starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks

Qualifications

Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records is a must.

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