What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman?
WSHB has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our general liability and professional liability practice groups. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of litigation experience and must have trial experience. Qualified candidates will assist our attorneys in all aspects of case management including, pre-trial preparation, summarizing of medical records, depositions, employment records, etc., and provide assistance with discovery work up. You must be extremely organized and self-motivated. Join the firm that is a bold differentiator in the industry.
Requirements:
- Must possess a paralegal certificate
- Professional and pleasant demeanor
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to process and follow up on subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
- Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
- Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
- Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
- High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, e-Copy, PDF conversion
- Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
- Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
- Assemble chronologies of key documents
- Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
- Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
- Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
- Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Reliable with excellent attendance
Benefits include:
- A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
- Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement plan
- PTO, paid sick time and paid holidays
- A flexible work from home policy
- Referral program
Salary depends on experience
Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience:
- Paralegal: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000