Litigation Paralegal
Job Title
Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for the Litigation Paralegal position include working closely with a minimum of four attorneys. Key duties involve calendaring and managing documents, which encompasses reviewing, creating, and organizing documents. The role also requires compiling information pertinent to discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation. These tasks are essential functions of the role and require meticulous attention to detail and organization.
Education and Experience Information
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or a Paralegal Certificate. A certificate might be necessary based on regional, state, or client-specific requirements. Applicants should have at least three years of experience in litigation work. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, is required, with strong Excel skills being essential. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. The ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities is crucial. Flexibility in work hours is also necessary, as the position may require fluctuating work schedules. Experience in managing large multi-case dockets, toxic tort or insurance billing guidelines, expert depositions, and trial preparation for toxic tort litigation matters is considered advantageous. A medical background or experience is also viewed as a plus. The position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours.
Salary Information
The position offers competitive compensation. In addition to salary, the law firm provides a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees are also eligible for a 401k plan with employer contributions, as well as sick and vacation time. The law firm promotes excellent opportunities for growth and advancement, emphasizing collaboration within the team.
Additional Information
The law firm is not accepting submissions from search firms for this position. The role is categorized under the Paralegal category and is a Regular Full-Time position. The position is based onsite, as indicated by the #LI-ONSITE and #LI-AR1 tags.
