Litigation Paralegal

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Litigation Paralegal
The candidate will be working alongside attorneys to enforce and defend clients’ legal rights by drafting pleadings and motions; calendaring all events timely and within their due dates; participating in client meetings and maintain client contact; creating and monitoring deadlines for case progression; trial preparation; and finalizing settlement agreements. Managing a caseload from initial filing through trial and post-trial. Drafting and filing legal documents and pleadings in State and Federal court. Drafting and file discovery and managing discovery compliance. Communicate in a clear and concise manner with team members, clients, opposing counsel, judicial employees/ clerks, and other legal professionals. Coordinating, scheduling, and calendar meetings, case related deadlines, notice hearings, depositions, and other litigation-related proceedings. Managing Attorney’s calendar and assisting with attorney travel arrangement when needed. Providing excellent legal support to the team and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Assisting with trial preparation (trial binders, exhibits, redacting, etc.). Data entry in firm management system pertaining to case-related matters. 2+ years of Personal Injury Litigation experience preferred, excellent client communications skills; strong multitasking skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented; able to excel in a fast-paced work environment, take direction and work with little supervision; able to manage a large caseload and comply with deadlines; knowledge of State and Federal court statutes, rules, and procedures; familiar with Microsoft Word, and Outlook, and the ability to become proficient in firm technology programs; familiar with legal terminology, court proceeding, and drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal documents; familiar with court procedures, court map, JAWS and e-filing via e-portal. Being Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

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