What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Litigation position at Bowman and Brooke?
Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability boutique law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits, and mass torts throughout all 50 states. We have surpassed our 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.
To meet client demands, we continue to expand our team of professionals. That’s where you come in! We are actively searching for a Litigation Paralegal to join our Troy, MI office. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, edit and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements, and pleadings).
- Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs.
- Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions, and issuing subpoenas.
- Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms.
- Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate.
- Prepare for trial (including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing, and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, attending trial).
- Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies.
Qualifications:
- Meticulous, diligent, personable, and highly motivated.
- Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
- Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action.
- Deliver high-quality work product and take ownership, responsibility, and accountability.
- Comfortable with learning new technology and processes.
- Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial.
- Must be familiar with and able to follow client billing guidelines, enter and record accurate billing entries.
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 4 years’ litigation defense experience required.
Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life, disability, domestic partner benefits; a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions; nine paid holidays; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more! We enjoy a casual atmosphere and attire plus a hybrid work environment.
Apply with your resume, cover letter referencing this position, and your salary requirements. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you directly.
Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com.
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