Senior Litigation Paralegal

Overview

The role is responsible for executing and managing case files to support attorneys in the litigation process. Manage case files post pre-suit transition, through settlement or verdict. Provides outstanding client service in an environment of excellence, operating with the highest ethical standards and integrity. Partners with Pre-Suit team to transition cases efficiently, ensuring a seamless experience for clients, progressing case timely

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to progress client cases involving catastrophic accidents, wrongful death or other significant injuries through the litigation process, overseeing 20+ cases at once
• File both federal and state court filings using PACER
• Mentor and provide work direction on daily activities to Client Specialists, ensuring duties are performed accurately, meeting deadlines
• Manage client interviews to gather relevant information from potential clients, ensuring most up-to-date data relating to case / litigation process, communicating with attorneys to keep them informed
• Draft all complaints, pleadings, discovery requests, motions, request for copies, etc; partner with Client Specialist(s) to verify all information is drafted and submitted in a timely manner
• Meet with clients to prepare discovery responses and prepare documents and respond
• Gather and update medical records and bills as needed, including third party processors
• Transcribe and summary client statements, depositions and other legal documents, ensuring all information in updated timely into system
• Conduct legal research as needed using various techniques, tools and resources
• Maintain communication with client via phone and email, keeping client informed of case status, necessary documentation and other relevant case information
• Manage and calendar all court deadlines, ensuring all pertinent dates are documented
• Propound and respond to all discovery needs and prepare all documents for filing with court
• Create documentation and correspondence and regularly communicate with clients, experts and opposing counsel in a prompt, effective and courteous manner
• Assist attorney(s) with pre-trial preparation, including drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits as appropriate; prepare witness list and obtain all experts
• Ensure all cases are sufficiently prepared for trial
• Prepare binders with pertinent and most up-to-date information
• Maintain all CJC and HEG in-suit files
• Prepare ACMP, motions and proposed orders when required
• Prepare correspondence pertaining to client communications and attorneys, ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date information
• Manage and oversee electronic filing of documents with the Court as needed
• Prepare all reports and summaries with full itemization of medical bills and other expenses; follow-up to obtain outstanding records
• Request and review police reports, death certificates, PIP ledgers, ISO reports, EMS reports, etc.
• Oversee mediation scheduling process, partnering with client specialist to identify times, dates, locations, and other necessary detail
• Work independently to manage and progress case load efficiently and within timing guidelines, always focusing on quality and service delivery
• Engage external services as needed including private investigators; receive summary reports and review with attorney for appropriate next steps
• Assist attorney with negotiations and settlement offers, executing responses to opposing counsel
• Collect (as needed) updated bills and health insurance claims (post-settlement) for determining distributions

Qualifications

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