Litigation Paralegal

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage and organize case files, including obtaining, reviewing, summarizing, and maintaining key case documents.
• Support discovery efforts by drafting discovery requests and related pleadings, organizing document production, indexing records, and monitoring the collection and production of necessary records.
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and records requests.
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and narrative summaries.
• Assist with depositions and discovery investigations, including preparing deposition summaries, exhibit indexes, and coordinating with witnesses, experts, investigators, and other interested parties.
• Assist with responding to expert discovery and ensuring timely service of expert disclosures and related materials.
• Maintain case management databases and litigation support tools.
• Coordinate and communicate with attorneys regarding case deadlines, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation needs.
• Prepare litigation materials, including trial notebooks, exhibits, witness and exhibit disclosures, demonstrative aids, and PowerPoint presentations for mediations and trial.
• Attend depositions, mediations, and trials; assist with witness coordination, exhibit management, and overall trial support.
• Travel as needed to attend depositions, meet with witnesses, photograph evidence, and visit accident scenes or evidence locations.
• Track billable time in accordance with client guidelines and firm procedures.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support case strategy, trial preparation, and successful case outcomes.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and providing coverage and support to team members as needed.
• Work overtime as necessary to meet client and case demands.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies and paralegal certificate, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of law firm experience, preferably in litigation.
• Ability to produce accurate work product in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.