Paralegal

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Our Chattanooga office is looking for a litigation paralegal with healthcare experience to assist its Health Care Litigation and Disputes Practice Group.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain notebooks and indices for expert evaluation, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and for trial.
• Draft routine legal documents
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect documents from various sources
• Assist with identifying all litigation deadlines
• Collect, organize, analyze and summarize depositions and medical records. 
• Review and analyze documents
• Communicate with clients, hospitals, and other counsel
• Prepare subpoenas
• Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation:  assist with pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list, organize exhibits, files and other supporting documents. 
• Assist during trial:  manage exhibits, assist with witnesses and any other duties associated with trial. 
• Conduct various document searches and factual research

Skills:

• Experience in all phases of the litigation process, particularly areas involving healthcare
• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys
• Ability to search database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing, and/or categorizing documents.
• Experience preparing for trials and/or arbitrations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel and vendors. 
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with litigation software, including, but not limited to, Relativity, Concordance, CaseMap, TextMap and Trial Director.

Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate (required) with bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in health care. 

 

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.