Paralegal

Reports To: Office Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Support substantive legal division processes by performing key job functions such as drafting and/or reviewing legal documentation and correspondence with minimal attorney supervision. 
• Prepare for and coordinate litigation proceedings, monitor litigation caseload, and assist with pre-trial discovery including expert, party and fact witness depositions and trial preparation including exhibit organization, witness preparation and logistical coordination of all aspects of trial.
• Manage litigation holds, document reviews, and document production.
• Assist with development and implementation of efficient workflows relating to document review and other aspects of case management.
• Coordinate document discovery including requesting records, processing, scanning, coding, review, follow-up, and production. 
• Organize and maintain legal documentation.
• Research and respond to inquiries and requests for information.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to learn about complex processes and related documentation, and to analyze and review documents.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.   
• Demonstrates a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and judgment.  
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of court system and e-filing procedures required. 
• Minimum of five to ten years work experience as a litigation paralegal.  
• Experience collecting, reviewing, and summarizing medical records preferred.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms, coding, document review, searches and document productions using platforms. 
• Some overtime may be required.  
• Some travel may be involved with significant notice provided.
• A bachelor’s degree in legal studies, criminal justice or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired and/or certification as a paralegal.