Paralegal

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide support to trial attorneys through traditional paralegal work during the investigation, discovery, and trial of medical malpractice lawsuits and medical board matters.
• Handle daily case management and administration.
• Track and organize files.
• Draft discovery and pleadings.
• Perform investigative research on parties and experts.
• Review medical records and compile chronologies.
• Handle court filings and monitor dockets.
• Schedule depositions and client meetings and manage attorney calendars.
• Assist attorneys in preparation for meetings, court events, depositions, and trials.
• Oversee subpoenas and other aspects of written discovery.
• Utilize case management software and record retrieval vendors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 1-2+ years of prior medical malpractice experience.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Familiarity with laws, legal procedures and protocols, and local court system.
• Courtroom exposure a plus.
• Knowledge of defense work required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy and satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, think independently, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity and experience working with case management software.
• Familiarity and experience working with record retrieval vendors.
• Ability to project a professional demeanor at all times.
• High degree of confidentiality.

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