Litigation Paralegal

Paralegal - Litigation

Job Description

The firm seeks a full-time litigation paralegal to join the civil team. Responsibilities include analyzing medical files and discovery requests, instrumental investigations into matters impacting defense of cases, assisting with responding to discovery, and assisting with deposition, hearing, and trial preparations. Hybrid work environment.

Core duties and responsibilities:

• Interviewing witnesses and documenting what is learned
• Summarizing medical records
• Rule 414 medical calculations
• Conducting social media research
• Performing records or legal research
• Summarizing legal documents, depositions or hearings
• Preparing correspondence
• Drafting legal documents
• Assisting lawyers with preparing for depositions, hearings, meetings, trials
• Recording time for client billing

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook and internet research
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and/or Kofax PDF
• Exceptional proofreading, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy   
• Must be detail-oriented and team-oriented

Qualifications

• Required – paralegal certificate or five years’ experience working as a paralegal, preferably in a litigation practice.
• Preferred – bachelor’s degree or work equivalent.
• Adobe and electronic document management with a prospective focus on construction-related disputes.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Accrual

Apply today!

If you're a Paralegal ready to take your career to the next level in a collaborative, well-respected, and supportive environment, please send your resume directly for a completely confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity. 

To apply confidentially, email

Sky.Teegen@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.