Litigation Paralegal

Bilingual (Spanish) Litigation Paralegal needed!

Our client is a highly reputable, plaintiffs firm seeking a litigation paralegal with it's primary duties being filing motions, scheduling depositions, and requesting medical records. Need to have PI experience at some point in their career. They have a really nice, collegial team that is close knit and values long-term relationships, this is one of the nicest Partners to work with, they have consistently been ranked top places to work, the ability to work on larger/more complex cases at a lower volume, 100% medical and dental premiums paid for by the firm, and new employees start at 18 days PTO and it goes up from there with seniority, and are active proponents of w/l balance.

MUST be bilingual (Spanish)!

Responsibilities:

• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents (pleadings, discovery, case management orders, etc.)
• Assist in scheduling and preparing for depositions, mediations, and trials, including sending out notices, hiring court reporters/videographers, etc.
• Obtain, organize, and maintain medical records, imaging, and bills
• Efile in State and Federal Courts
• Correspond with opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and clients
• Coordinate and manage case schedules and comply with deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a litigation paralegal in a medical malpractice or personal injury environment preferred (but will look at defense side candidates)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with discovery in personal injury cases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications.