Litigation Paralegal
Core
Provide effective support in defined phases of the litigation or non-litigation process under the close supervision of an attorney.
Role type
Litigation Paralegal
Builds
Legal documents, discovery materials, and trial preparation support
Domain
Insurance / Legal Services
Required skills
Legal research, investigation, medical records summarization, drafting pleadings and motions, deposition management, trial assistance, knowledge of tort and contract law, legal terminology, judicial system procedures
Preferred skills
Experience with PC software applications, legal research tools, trial applications
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw, Trial Pad
Responsibilities
Assist attorney in trial preparation; Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence and legal memorandums; Aid in the organization, summarization and evaluation of medical records; Conduct investigation and discovery; Draft discovery responses; Assist in complex depositions, hearings, trials; Review files to determine issues and settlement possibilities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, supervised IC