Paralegal

POSITION SUMMARY

The Litigation Paralegal performs legal support functions as outlined below. The Paralegal is responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in the Firm and is expected to have a high degree of responsibility for project management and implementation. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Functions:
• Prepare, review, edit, proofread and file a variety of documents

• Review incoming discovery from opposing counsel for deficiency and prepare supplemental requests, as needed

• Review, request and summarize medical and criminal records

• Prepare background memorandum’s on witnesses and businesses

• Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets and other materials

• Prepare witness and exhibit lists

• Interact and communication with experts

• Heavily involved in e-discovery and e-discovery platforms, such as Relativity

• Assist attorneys in preparation for trial by arranging preparing trial exhibits, coordinating experts and witnesses and preparing demonstrative exhibits

• Review case files have strong understanding on material needed to push case forward and request information needed such as driving records, cell phone records, medical and miscellaneous records

• Administratively support Firm business development, if needed

• Prepare and cull documents for production, expert review, depositions and medical examinations

• Knowledge of how to review, prepare and maintain cases for appeal, as well as class action suits

• Coordinate and track project activities

• Prepare medical chronologies

• Perform other duties as requested

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Associate degree in paralegal or legal studies or paralegal certificate and five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, work experience and training in a law office setting
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approves program is preferred, but will consider experience
•  Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in trial software
• Proficiency in document management software
• Experience with banking, transactional and insurance defense preferred, but will consider experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written

• Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style

• Ability to create, compose, proof and edit correspondence

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)•Proficiency in Everlaw, Realtivity and/or Casemap

• Database and records management skills

• Possess and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail

• Ability to analyze and solve problems

• Possess strong organizational, prioritization and delegation skills

• Ability to act proactively on case files with minimal supervision

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Impeccable attendance and punctuality and a strong work ethic

• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment

• Able to develop a strong rapport with various department staff earning trust and respect

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This work is physical in nature and requires the following physical activities:

• Work is normally performed in a typical office interior/office work environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Onsite
• Dress for Your Day flexible dress code
• Flexible schedules