Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP · 5 hours ago
Litigation Paralegal
Responsibilities
Prepare attorneys' correspondence and other legal documents as requested
Schedule and organize complex activities such as expert meetings, inspections and trial witnesses
Organize and prioritize large volumes of email
Respond to requests for information
Prepare general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc., proofread copy for spelling and grammar, making appropriate changes
Work harmoniously in a team environment and foster team spirit
Share information and expertise readily with staff members at all levels
Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation
Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same
Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information
Prepare summary of pertinent transcripts
Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents
Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
Determine, prepare, and organize materials needed for expert witness review
Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses
Manage documents and organize case files
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, vendor portals, legal research programs, litigation software, and timekeeping software
Strong Legal Research skills for case support and analysis
Experience with preparing and organizing Pleadings and Motions
Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively support attorneys
Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Associate's degree or higher in Paralegal Studies or a related field; paralegal certification preferred
Prior experience in litigation support within a legal or law firm setting is highly advantageous
Preferred
paralegal certification preferred