National law firm seeks a litigation paralegal who understands the basics of federal and state
laws, particularly those related to electronic court filings. The experienced paralegal must
know how to do basic legal research using tools like Lexis or Westlaw.
**Main Responsibilities:**
- Write standard court documents, such as Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, and
Subpoenas.
- Gather and prepare legal documents for attorneys, including discovery responses and
affidavits.
- Request and collect medical and educational records by working with vendors.
- Prepare exhibits and visual evidence for court cases.
- Conduct legal research to support defense strategies.
- Organize and analyze medical and educational records and other documents for use in legal
motions.
- Help attorneys prepare witnesses for depositions or trials on general topics.
- Review documents to determine if they are relevant or protected from disclosure.
- Categorize and analyze reports, records, and discovery responses.
- Keep track of your billable hours according to company policies.
**Requirements:**
- At least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
- Experience with medical record organization and billing is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks.
- Ability to work well with multiple attorneys and handle large, document-heavy cases.
- Proficiency in legal research tools (Lexis/Westlaw), Microsoft Word, Excel, and KOFAX
Professional.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
- We need someone who learns quickly, can handle multiple tasks, and shows a strong sense of
responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail.
**Work Hours:**
- Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, with flexibility for overtime when needed. |