Litigation Paralegal

Our client is currently seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to their expanding and fast paced team. The selected individual will provide legal support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor timelines and billing. This opportunity does require frequent client contact and medical record review/analysis. Successful candidates will have strong work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.

Our client offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level. Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest!

Responsibilities

As a Paralegal, you will participate in all phases of the litigation process from the initiation of a case, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.

• Legal Research: You will conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws.
• Record Keeping: File and organize exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel, and maintain all records for each case.
• Trial Prep: Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. You will summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions.
• Investigate: Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
• Administrative Support: Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney’s deadlines and calendars.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Three to five years of prior legal experience in litigation, insurance defense, or worker’s compensation required
• Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Knowledge of court procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment
• Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all level