Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal
Responsibilities
Case Management:
- Assist attorneys in managing and organizing case files, including maintaining document databases, case calendars, and electronic filing systems.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Prepare and file legal documents, such as complaints, interrogatories, motions, briefs, and subpoenas, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Track and update case statuses, deadlines, and upcoming events.
Legal Research and Analysis:
- Conduct legal research using online and offline resources to support case preparation.
- Summarize and analyze legal documents, statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to the assigned cases.
- Assist attorneys in drafting legal correspondence, memoranda, and discovery responses.
Document Management:
- Review, organize, and analyze documents, including contracts, pleadings, and discovery materials.
- Prepare document sets for production and maintain accurate document logs.
- Assist with document review, including privilege review and preparation of privilege logs.
Trial Support:
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions, including organizing exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
- Coordinate with vendors for court reporting, transcription, and other litigation support services.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders professionally and effectively.
- Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, and other paralegals to ensure efficient workflow and case management.
- Assist in the training and supervision of junior paralegals and legal support staff, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of four years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures.
- Proficiency in legal research platforms, document management systems, and litigation support software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with electronic discovery (eDiscovery) tools and processes.
- Experience with trial preparation and support.
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