What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal/Calendar Clerk position at Synectics Inc.?
Seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Calendar clerk for a rapidly growing Plaintiff's law firm.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with elder abuse litigation from intake through trial
- Draft and review pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and demand letters
- Prepare trial binders, mediation materials, and exhibit packages
- Communicate with clients to gather documents, updates, and case information
- Summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, discovery responses, and facility records
- Coordinate experts, medical providers, and litigation vendors
- Support trial preparation including witness lists, subpoenas, and exhibit management
- Perform e-filings in state and federal courts
- Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and litigation deadlines
- Maintain and update multiple attorneys' calendars
- Track court deadlines, reminders, and compliance dates
- Prepare notices of hearings, deposition notices, and related calendaring documents
- Communicate with court clerks, opposing counsel, experts, and service vendors
- Oversee service of pleadings and ensure all filings are completed timely
- Anticipate next steps and proactively prepare required documents
- 3-5 years of litigation experience (elder abuse, medical negligence, or PI preferred)
- Strong writing, drafting, and organization skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and court e-filing platforms
- Professional, reliable, and team-oriented
- Bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO: 4 Personal Days 6 Sick Days
- Paid holidays
- Free parking