What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP?
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Dinsmore is seeking a Paralegal at our Indianapolis, IN location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with Tort Litigation.
Responsibilities
Dinsmore is seeking a Paralegal at our Indianapolis, IN location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with Tort Litigation.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases
- Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys
- Research medical and legal literature
- Locate and interview medical experts
- Serve as a liaison between law firms, medical experts and other parties
- Prepare medical record chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines for use in formulating medical-legal case theories
- Contact Clients and opposing firms regarding examinations under oath and court calendar matters
- Acts as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, and public
- Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders
- Assist attorneys with client depositions
- Organize and maintain case files
- 3 years’ experience with general tort, insurance defense, and commercial litigation
- College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent
- Perform high-quality billable work
- Expertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigation
- Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse case load
- Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality
- Possess strong technical and database skills
- Knowledge and experience with discovery and subpoenas
- Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure
- Electronic document management experience
- Willingness to learn and master new software
- Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team