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Law Firm
Legal Staff
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 3 yrs required
Litigation Paralegal The candidate will continually review and management of case files. Obtain necessary authorizations for medical records (requires knowledge regarding HIPAA and BASA regulations. Identify healthcare providers from whom to obtain pertinent records. Collect, organize, safeguard and electronically store medical records and imaging whilst maintaining an inventory log of the same. Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions. Vet and engage with subject matter experts. Journal deadlines for responses and monitor for timeliness. Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs. Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, chronologies, agreements, deposition summaries/abstracts, and trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys. Investigate facts as requested by attorneys. Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents. Prepare trial exhibits. Schedule and prepare expert lay witnesses for trial. Attend trial, as necessary. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collect and research data. Take independent actions and calculated risks; asks for help when needed. Follow instructions, responds to management direction; commit to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Balance team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team environment. Focus on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments. Act as a case manager, moving the case along, anticipating the next steps, and proactively discussing the same with attorneys. Identify and resolves problems promptly; gather and analyze information skillfully. Must have demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Should have 5+ years of defense litigation experience. Experience in personal injury, property damage, and medical malpractice is preferred. Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits. Knowledge of complex litigation (i.e. medical malpractice, construction, products liability). Working knowledge of the rules and procedures in both State and Federal Court systems (including experience in eFiling). Must have a working knowledge of the internet Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs. Listens and seeks clarification; response well to questions.
Job ID: 731811
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