Paralegal - Civil Litigation

Job Description

The candidate must have civil litigation experience, be detail oriented, have a professional demeanor, and be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional proofreading, written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities include summarizing medical files and discovery requests, drafting correspondence and pleadings, scheduling mediations, depositions, etc., and coordinating litigated files.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Summarizing legal documents
• Summarizing depositions or hearings
• Summarizing medical records
• Performing records research
• Performing legal research
• Checking legal forms for accuracy
• Preparing reports
• Preparing correspondence
• Drafting legal documents
• Aiding lawyers with preparing for trials, hearings, meetings
• Recording time for client billing

Other Duties

The ability to perform legal research
The ability to interview witnesses and document what is learned
Good writing and communication skills
The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
Proficiency with Word, Outlook and internet research

Qualifications

• Required: Paralegal certificate or two years’ experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a litigation practice.
• PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree or work equivalent.

Additional Information

• Physical Demands: Position requires sitting for more than 2/3 of the time, ability to focus on a computer monitor for extended periods of time, small amount of bending and reaching to access supplies and equipment, enough mobility to move from one area of the office to another at a moderate pace periodically, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion, work is performed in an office environment with a modest level of noise, air conditioned/heated environment, 7.5 hour shift, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, 1 hour lunch
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, HRA, FSA, 401K, EAP, Educational Assistance, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO Accrual
• Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply, only full-time employees eligible
• Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Additional Information

Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.