Civil Litigation Paralegal

• Reviews, organizes and summarizes case documents in order to assist in preparation of case for trial
• Reviews medical records to determine what information is/is not needed for cases
• Draft complaints and answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions and petitions, memoranda and correspondence
• Prepare discovery
• Reviews and analyzes matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports to clients. Communicate with clients, attorneys, staff and other outside personnel to obtain or provide information
• Enter time into accounting and billing software daily
• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities in an efficient manner, rapid turnaround required, and generally perform in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in all software
• ability to adjust to multiple tasks from multiple individuals in the Firm
• Follows ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state

• 5+ years of law firm experience as a litigation paralegal, including substantial experience supporting both state and federal court matters
• Four-year Bachelor’s degree and/or two-year ABA approved Paralegal certificate ideal but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite to include PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Pro
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines while managing multiple projects with competing priorities
• Positive attitude and exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required for daily interaction with clients, opposing counsel and mediators
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, and poise in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• look for ways to improve and promote quality

Knowledge of DISCO is a plus but not necessary