Litigation Paralegal

May 22, 2023

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Description

• We are looking for a skilled Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to be the backbone of our trial team. • You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after the trial. • The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials. • Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments • Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court • Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organise case files, manage logistics etc) • Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices • Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests • Gather relevant information from a variety of sources • Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties • Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation • Provide assistance with case settlements

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal • Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc • Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail • Extensive computer and database expertise • Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification