The award-winning Wilhite Law Firm seeks an on-site Mass Torts Litigation Paralegal to join our team as we expand our offerings to help those who have been harmed or injured by defective and dangerous products and medications.

We are seeking an articulate professional to join the firm as a Paralegal to help coordinate this expansion into Mass Torts. In this role you will have an impact in helping people.

The right candidate MUST HAVE: a strong work ethic; possess excellent writing and communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, be extremely organized, have good time management, and be committed to our clients

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare medical chronologies for cases
• Legal document review
• Observe confidentiality of all clients and the Firm
• Assist attorneys in deposition preparation
• Assistant in expert generation and preparation of expert report/discovery
• Organizes and maintains attorney trial documents, case notebooks, expert witness binders and exhibit lists
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents
• Work with attorneys on case status updates
• Collect case evidence and documentation
• E-filing in state and federal courts
• Draft court pleadings of various types
• Schedules and coordinates with defense, witness, experts, clients on depositions
• Monitors case calendars and court deadlines to meet deadlines
• Perform others duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Position requires 3-5 years of paralegal experience in Mass Torts.
• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English. Knowledge of legal terminology, research, docketing and electronic filings required – state and federal.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to prepare medical chronologies preferred. Document management experience preferred.
• Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with attorneys, supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, clients, and outside vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are critical in addition to working well under tight deadlines.

This is a full time position, ON-SITE, with full benefits including medical, dental, 401K, flexible time off after waiting period, and more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person