Litigation Paralegal

Summary
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.
Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
E-file all court documents in state and federal court
Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others.
Conduct legal research and factual investigation
Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses
Draft and server summons
Coordinate and summarize depositions
Prepare trial binders and exhibits
Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court
Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
Witness preparation
Assisting with case settlements
Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Qualification
Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
2+ years of litigation experience (required)
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)
Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas. (preferred)
Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm.

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