House Counsel Paralegal

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB :

This core job function for this position is to support assigned attorney(s) in the office on all aspects of litigation files that are assigned to the attorney / paralegal team. The Paralegal must be able to work well independently, but with supervision and direction from the responsible attorney(s). The Paralegal will perform certain case-handling tasks such as preparing discovery demands and responses, drafting basic and complex / substantive motions and pleadings, keeping files organized and up-to-date, handling and organizing case-related documents, assisting in the preparation for trials / hearings / mediations / depositions.

MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB :

• Drive discovery process (draft and serve discovery demands & responses with oversight by attorneys).
• Follow up with clients and adversaries on investigation, discovery demands, responses and court orders to make sure deadlines are met.
• Obtain relevant file materials from client / claims necessary in defense of claim.
• Draft discovery motions as appropriate with oversight by attorney.
• Draft Meet & Confer Letters as appropriate with oversight by attorney.
• Create request lists or subpoenas for medical records service providers, monitor the vendor's responses and updating medical chronologies accordingly.
• Draft reports to claims / clients summarizing discovery responses and subpoenaed medical / billing records for attorney review. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in identifying and highlighting relevant facts or medical conditions (pre-existing conditions) for further discovery.
• Demonstrate proficiency in legal research (Westlaw) and legal writing sufficient to draft discovery and substantive motions.
• Keep current with court rules and procedures as to discovery, pretrial deadlines and e-filing / e-service. Also, maintain knowledge of Court’s practices and preferences regarding submission of hearing materials / trial procedure / draft orders.
• Advanced familiarity with ProLaw such that all e-mails, filings, discovery and correspondence are contained in ProLaw file and properly categorized.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Adobe Pro / Kiteworks / DocuSign systems for document management, control and production.
• Review ProLaw dashboard daily to ensure deadlines of paralegal and / or attorney are met, reminders are completed and marked done. Obtain extensions when necessary.
• Draft substantive motions and coordinate trial preparation with direction from attorney.
• Assist with hearing / deposition / trial preparation. Assist in preparation of hearing / deposition binders and submissions to court / draft orders.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in time management, prioritization, organizational, and communication skills.
• Foster team building with paralegals and staff.
• Attend required CLE courses to obtain / maintain paralegal certification, if applicable.
• Understand and abide by ethical / confidentiality rules.
• Ensure all sensitive documents that contain personally identifiable information are password protected. Maintain client confidentiality.
• Meet firm billing requirements.

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