Litigation Paralegal

Position Title: 

Litigation Paralegal 

PL Level: 

$78,000 - $86,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift: 

Salaried Full-Time 

The Job You Will Perform: 

This position is located in Memphis, TN and reports to Senior Counsel - Complex Litigation.

This position works closely with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to manage the enterprise’s docket of civil litigation and claims. It requires strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to exercise independent judgment, and a professional demeanor.  The successful candidate must be capable of handling multiple priorities, performing job responsibilities within specified deadlines, and working with minimal supervision. Two years of relevant experience and a paralegal associates degree or relevant certification is required.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: 

-  Maintain, monitor and update Litigation Docket calendar and apprise attorneys of upcoming deadlines 

-  Organize client files in electronic database

-  Draft legal pleadings and written discovery requests/responses

-  Identify and prepare responsive documents for production in discovery, including privilege logs

-  Conduct factual investigations, legal research and case assessments

-  Coordinate and confer with internal stakeholders to schedule witness interviews and investigations

-  Gather relevant information and documents from a variety of sources

-  Review and  summarize deposition transcripts, document production, and medical records 

-  Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses and court personnel

-  Process garnishments and child support wage withholding orders

-  Respond to subpoenas and employment records requests 

-  Accept service of process and docket applicable response deadlines

Experience:

-  Extensive experience handling all aspects of discovery is required.

-  Trial experience, e-discovery experience, and experience with liens, Medicare set-asides, etc. is a plus.

-  Personal injury, property damage and commercial law, among other areas of law.

-  Familiarity with garnishments, subpoenas and authorizations.

-  Demonstrated ability to organize and juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies:

- Computer literate with proficiency in Office 365

- Action Oriented

- Decision Quality

- Timely Decision Making

- Priority Setting

- Written Communications

- Interpersonal Savvy

- Time Management 

- Problem Solving