CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD | United States
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Job Description
A well-established Washington DC law firm is seeking a litigation paralegal to assist with their Health Law Practice Group. Under supervision of firm attorneys, the Litigation Paralegal assists with all aspects of litigation and performs a range of substantive case related duties. As a central part of our collaborative team, the chosen candidate will be responsible for preparing legal documents, drafting correspondence and other documents, managing discovery documents, and coordinating efforts between attorneys, outside counsel, and other parties.
Key Responsibilities - Assists attorneys in all phases of discovery and motions practice
- Assists attorneys in preparation of depositions; schedules attorneys, expert witnesses, and interested parties; coordinates schedules with court reporters and videographers
- Prepares witness files by insuring all relevant documents are obtained and filed; ensures witnesses receive relevant documents to review prior to deposition
- Sets up and organizes documents, pleadings, and medical records received for new cases (electronic and paper copies)
- Prepares and coordinates service of subpoenas; researches Registered Agents to ensure appropriate service
- Performs document reviews and prepares document productions, including Bates numbering
- Drafts standard procedural pleadings like subpoenas, deposition notices, answers, proposed orders, etc.
- Drafts and answers interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions
- Assists with trial preparation; maintains case calendars, case files, and trial/case notebooks
Qualifications & Skills - 5 or more years of experience in civil litigation
- BA/BS degree
- Paralegal Certificate is strongly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required to interact with staff and attorneys on a daily basis
- Must have meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work effectively in order to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and initiatives simultaneously
- Strong organizational, problem solving, and listening skills are required
- Intermediate to advanced level skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and legal software
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