Paralegal - General Litigation
- Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, and notices for review, approval, and settlement documents for use by attorney.
- Extensive discovery preparation.
- Manage calendar system for timely response to all court deadlines.
- Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.
- Prepare indexes of documents and maintain document/case file.
- Maintain accurate indexes regarding all pertinent information on each case.
- Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes.
- Review discovery and prepare, issue and record subpoenas for records and depositions.
- Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors.
- Interface with internal and external vendors during e-discovery process.
- Prepare case information and forward to expert witnesses.
- Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions and trials.
- Manage and enter case information into NetDocs database.
- Abstract depositions.
- Maintain file on experts used in the litigation by both parties.
- Prepare for trial and handle all aspects of trial tasks.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of defense litigation experience required; experience in handling personal injury, no-fault and/or other general litigation matters preferred
- E-discovery and ESI database experience required
- E-discovery Project Management experience preferred
- Must be able to work independently while functioning well in a team environment
- Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Task-oriented with excellent sense of prioritization, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and to work under pressure
- Quick learner with strong attention to detail and initiative
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Proficient in legal research inclusive of LexisNexis
- Proficient in tracking and entering billable time
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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