Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP · 1 day ago
Litigation Paralegal
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP is a national defense firm known for its progressive and innovative approach. They are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support their national litigation practice, assisting attorneys with case management, trial preparation, and document organization.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys in all aspects of case management including pre-trial preparation, organizing and analyzing records, summarizing voluminous medical records, depositions, employment records, etc
Provide assistance with discovery work up
Manage case files, organize documents and maintain accurate records
Process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc
Communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
Respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
Multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
Assemble chronologies of key documents
Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
Redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc
Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
Qualification
Required
Must possess a paralegal certificate
Professional and pleasant demeanor
Ability to assist attorneys with a diverse caseload of medical malpractice defense cases
Manage case files, organize documents and maintain accurate records
Familiarity with medical terminology and malpractice defense
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker's compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc
Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
Assemble chronologies of key documents
Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc
Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m
Reliable with excellent attendance
Benefits
Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement plan
PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
A flexible work from home policy
Referral program
Company
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman is a law firm that provides legal services in litigation, class action defense, and medical malpractice.