Litigation Paralegal

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. Must have experience in performing paralegal tasks from the on-set of suit through a jury trial. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, scheduling, preparing discovery and medical summaries, maintaining case files, and completing other reasonable requests as needed.

Competitive benefits and salary based upon ability and experience. Fun work environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court
• Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
• Draft and serve summons
• Coordinate and summarize depositions.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits
• Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
• Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
  
  Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Witness preparation
• Assisting with case settlements
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications

• Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Experience
• 5+ years' as Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Familiar with both State and Federal Court filings
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling case-related documents and information.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and very competitive.