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Litigation Paralegal Summary Title: Litigation Paralegal ID: 73122578 Department: Staff Location: San Francisco, California Salary Range: N/A Salary Range *Note*: N/A Workplace Type: Hybrid Description Litigation Paralegal Location: Flexible and in any state where the firm has an office. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal. The position may be located in any of our Firm s office locations. The candidate must possess strong California civil litigation experience. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Position Summary: We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in the area of tort defense litigation, particularly as it pertains to personal injury and property damage related cases, who will perform a variety of duties including researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: * Continual review and management of case files. * Prepare initial discovery, ., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions. * E-File in both State and Federal Court systems. * 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 subpoenas, briefs and pleadings. * Prepare case and medical chronologies, agreements, deposition summaries/abstracts and trial binders for use by attorneys. * Investigate facts as requested by attorneys. * Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents. * Trial preparation - expert research, prepare trial binders, exhibit lists and binders, trial subpoenas, engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony and other related arrangements, as needed. * Attend trial as necessary. Qualifications and Prior Experience: * Bachelor s degree is preferred; Additionally, a minimum of (5) years of insurance defense experience with a specific focus on personal injury and property damage required. Only applicants with this experience will be considered. * Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint. * Knowledge in a variety of areas including complex litigation, transportation, products liability, toxic tort, chemical exposure, fire litigation, construction defect and general liability. * Proficiency with internet, iManage, Relativity and MS Office Suite programs. * E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems. * Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs. * Listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions. * Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully. * Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail. * Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. * Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data. * Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for help when needed. * Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals. * Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team environment. * Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. * Maintains confidentiality. * Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. * Moves case along, anticipating next steps and proactively discussing same with attorneys. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, and we continue to take steps to mitigate the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 while in the office. As a result, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP requires all employees whose work requires them to be in the office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all successful applicants for positions will be required to provide proof of such vaccination prior to commencement of employment. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable. As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.
Qualifications and Prior Experience: A? A A Bachelor A A?s degree is preferred; Additionally, a minimum of (5) years of insurance defense experience with a specific focus on personal injury and property damage required. Only applicants with this experience will be considered. A? A A Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint. A? A A Knowledge in a variety of areas including complex litigation, transportation, products liability, toxic tort, chemical exposure, fire litigation, construction defect and general liability. A A Proficiency with internet, iManage, Relativity and MS Office Suite programs. A A E-Filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems. A A Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs. A A Listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions. A A Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully. A A Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail. A A Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. A A Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data. A A Takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for help when needed. A A Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals. A A Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team environment. A A Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. A A Maintains confidentiality. A A Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments. A A Moves case along, anticipating next steps and proactively discussing same with attorneys.
