Job Description
Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury The candidate will update the Treatment Tracker along with the Legal Assistant. Make sure the 45-Day No Client Contact Report is up to date along with the legal assistant. Draft all pleadings and save all ecourts. Update the Litify Counsel tab when an answer is received. Draft answers to interrogatories to be reviewed by the attorney. Handle all discovery responses, amendments, etc. Enter all discovery end dates into Litify – monitor to ensure DEDs are accurate and updated. Enter expert discovery deadline dates into Litify. Obtain all bills and add all into Litify. Health lien requests, incoming calls along with Legal Assistant, and all requests for more specific responses to Answers to Interrogatories. Draft arbitration statements, mediation statements, and pre-trial exchanges – for the attorney to review and revise as needed before submitting to KK for review. Draft motions under the direction of the attorney. Draft the skeleton of Oppositions and Replies – under the direction of the attorney. Manage dismissal notices for lack of prosecution – discuss with a partner to ensure being handled appropriately. Obtain all documents and handle scheduling for Friendly Hearings, and Proof Hearings. Draft Longworth approval letters and draft SDS and Blue Sheet Package. A Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field is required. Relevant certifications or licenses related to paralegal studies or legal assistance are needed. Must have 5 years of experience in a law firm environment. Proficiency in legal software such as Litify, eCourts, and legal databases is needed. Strong analytical skills and effective time management abilities are essential. A basic understanding of legal research methodologies is a prerequisite.
