Paralegal

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Paralegal

## Overview
Wilson Elser's Sarasota office is looking for an experienced and motivated Paralegal to join their team. With over 1,000 attorneys across 42 offices in the United States and one in London, Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starting litigation paralegal to advance their career while working in a professional environment.

## Qualifications
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* 3+ years litigation paralegal experience in a fast paced environment
* Experience with preparing records, assembling exhibits, pleadings, summarizing transcripts, medical record analysis, discovery, and trial preparation
* Experience drafting and responding to standard discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, etc.)
* Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems
* Attention to detail and organizational skills
* Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
* Ability to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
* Ability to work independently and be proactive
* Experience with e-discovery and using Relativity or other document review platforms is a plus

## Responsibilities
* Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation
* Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same
* Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information
* Prepare summary of pertinent transcripts
* Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents
* Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
* Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
* Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses
* Manage documents and organize case files

## Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
* Generous PTO plan
* Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
* Corporate Discount Plans

## How to Apply
If you are interested in advancing your career in the legal field with Wilson Elser, please send your credentials to and put "Sarasota Paralegal" in the subject line. Wilson Elser is committed to creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, and respecting individual outlooks and talents. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

401k match, Generous PTO plan, Corporate Discount Plans

Paralegal, MS Office Suite, Document Management Systems, e-Discovery, Relativity

Bachelor's degree

Send credentials to and put "Sarasota Paralegal" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree; Paralegal Certificate is a plus

Legal