Litigation Paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal’s role is to support the attorney and client once the decision is made to place a case into suit.  Periodically, you may also handle a case from “cradle to grave.”

Duties and Responsibilities

The Litigation Paralegal’s job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Track and coordinate client treatment through weekly and bi-weekly phone calls and electronic communications
• Participate in comprehensive client meetings
• Interview witnesses, law enforcement, and treating providers
• Perform comprehensive review of medical records and bills
• Prepare medical chronologies
• Communicate and coordinate with doctors and medical providers
• Communicate and coordinate with experts and vendors
• Scan, name, and file documents in accordance with Firm naming conventions
• Order police report and collect witness statements and information
• Submit FOIAs to various government entities
• Order all medical records, billing records and case-related documents
• Collect information on lost wages, lost income and tax returns
• Communicate with adjusters, opposing counsel and Court personnel
• Obtain and verify patient balances
• Assist clients with liens
• Conduct monthly file reviews with the assigned attorney
• Perform legal research using Lexis and other platforms
• Prepare Pleadings, Notices, Discovery Responses and Requests
• Schedule Hearings and Jury Trials
• Manage Electronic Case Files including small and large-scale Document Productions
• Attend Trial in both State and Federal Courts
• Prepare Trial Exhibits, Presentations and Binders
• Coordinate logistics for Trial
• Manage Attorney Trial Calendar including PTSO and other deadlines
• Prepare Attorney(s) for Hearings, Depositions and Trial
• Coordinate Judicial Settlement Conferences and Mediations
• Schedule depositions and arrange court reporters, videographers
• Review vendor invoices and submit for payment

Qualifications

Must be a team player, well organized and capable of successfully handling multiple deadlines at once.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook is required.  Familiarity with Needles is a plus.

Qualified applicants should have at least 5 years litigation experience in a law firm setting, with at least 3 years trial experience; Personal Injury experience strongly preferred.  BS or BA degree preferred, but comparable experience will be considered.  Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.

Geoff McDonald & Associates is a personal injury law firm that truly works for the client and their well being.