Legal Staff Paralegal in Seattle, WA

Law Firm

Seattle, WA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Seattle, WA

Legal Staff

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Global Insurance Paralegal The candidate should have strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, experience handling complex matters involving catastrophic injuries, and the ability to prioritize and balance a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, including trial experience, and thrives in a fast-paced, high intensity environment. The candidate will be expected to work flexible hours and overtime as needed; RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist attorneys in with all aspects of trial preparation. Assist in preparing legal documents including motions, contracts, and agreements. Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software). Oversee/assist with the discovery process, including the analysis of medical records obtaining IME s, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, and preparing /filing pleadings, privilege logs and memoranda. Establish and maintain strong communications with clients, experts, witnesses, etc. Perform factual research and investigation addressing various trial issues; Utilize computer databases to organize, store and access information; conduct moderately complex research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other online computer assisted research databases. Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed). Keep apprised of all developments of E-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court). Proficiency in Relativity, Case/Time Map, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director preferred. A four year bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate required.