Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Job Type: Direct Hire Compensation: 45k-50k based on experience Location: Carbondale, IL Job description: -Experienced litigation paralegal with 3+ years of experience in litigation supporting a team of attorneys in medical malpractice defense and business litigation -Organize documents and coordinate document productions to include bates-stamping, redaction, and indexing of documents -Work under the guidance of an attorney on electronic productions -Prepare a chronology of facts and create production logs. -Acquire and summarize medical records -Obtain, review, organize preliminary documentation and information received from clients and opposing counsel -Create and maintain internal case management databases, run searches on internal and external resources Assist in locating fact witnesses and expert witnesses; gather and prepare documents relevant to testimony; conduct interviews of witnesses within scope of paralegals job function. -Assist attorney(s) in developing the defense of case and trial strategy. -Draft correspondence and responsive pleadings, routine motions, discovery and affidavits for review and signature by attorney. -Assist in trial preparations to include organization of file and exhibits; -Coordinate trial set-up and logistics -Assist attorneys in courtroom when needed -All other duties as assigned Job requirements - Highly motivated -Committed to exceptional client service - Four year degree in paralegal studies or four year degree with paralegal certification - Strong oral and written communication skills - Proficient in Microsoft products, case management software -Must pass drug testing and background check apply at extrahelpinc
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 20:03:26 +0000
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