Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Complete understanding of the litigation process, especially large case management; manage all facets of matters from discovery through trial.
• Aid with electronic document productions using database management software.
• Aid with document reviews for responsiveness; identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, and case issues in context.
• Manage documents, exhibits, notebooks, and spreadsheets in court trials and arbitration proceedings.
• Utilize litigation applications/software, such as Relativity.
• Strong multitasking skills working on multiple matters at the same time with several different lawyers and other staff.
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel, including attorneys and other paralegals and assistants, sharing information, goals, and opportunities accordingly.
• Interact with clients as necessary to gather necessary documentation and information for agency or court filings.
• Assist in deposition/interview/hearing preparation, document review, productions, and case preparation at/for trial/arbitration as needed.
• Provide general support of attorneys and other business professionals across all offices and practice groups as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ paralegal experience.
• Experience in Healthcare matters preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the litigation process (i.e. case management, discovery, databases, privilege logs, court filings, e-filing, cite checking, Shepardizing, and Bluebooking).
• Experience in preparing for and attending onsite trials and arbitrations.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be a flexible, proactive, self-starter, to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and timelines; ability to work under tight deadlines on detailed tasks.
• Must pay attention to details and follow up and follow through.
• Must have good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and related computer skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat.
• The ability to work overtime, including on some weekends and holidays with little to no advance notice.

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.
• Comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• Pay Transparency Range $90,000 - $120,000.