Civil Litigation Paralegal

Law Firm; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firm seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 4–10 years Civil Litigation experience, primarily in Medical Malpractice, Product Liability and Personal Injury. The role focuses on case management, discovery, and preparing pleadings and disclosures; no heavy brief writing.

The candidate will manage 50+ active files, coordinate scheduling, review medical records, and produce deposition summaries. Trial experience is a plus. Competitive salary and benefits; 37.5 hour work week.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of Civil Litigation experience required.
• Experience in Medical Malpractice, Product Liability and Personal Injury.
• Strong case management and discovery skills; no routine brief writing.
• Know Local Rules of Civil Procedure and FRCP; e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent calendaring, time management, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 50+ active matters with strong calendaring.
• Prepare complaints, 16.1 disclosures, respond and propound discovery.
• Prepare exhibit binders and trial preparation materials.
• Order, review, and summarize medical records; prepare deposition summaries.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Discovery management

Calendaring

FRCP knowledge

E-filing (State & Federal)

Case management

MS Word proficiency

Time management

Teamwork / independent work

Medical records review

Job description

Job Description

Well known and established mid-size Law Firm seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal, with a minimum 4 -10 years of experience in Civil Litigation. This position is working primarily in Medical Malpractice, Product Liability and Personal Injury Litigation.

This person will have heavy and extensive experience in Litigation, be able to handle a case load of 50 plus cases that are in progress, and have excellent scheduling and calendaring skills. You will not be writing briefs and doing a lot of research. Your work consists mostly of case management and discovery: preparing Complaints, 16.1 Disclosures, respond and propound discovery, preparing exhibit binders and preparation for trial. Trial experience is a plus for this position. You will also be ordering, reviewing, and possibly summarizing medical records and preparing deposition summaries.

Candidates should also possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of the Local Rules of Civil Procedure and FRCP
• E-filing experience in both State and Federal
• Trial experience is a huge plus
• Understand and have knowledge of calendaring and SOL’s
• Able to work as a team or independently
• Computer savvy with MS Word and preferably case management savvy
• Strong in the discovery process
• Possess excellent case management skills
• Have excellent time management skills
• Have a friendly and compassionate demeanor

This is a 37.5 hour work week. Provided is a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Salary depends on experience $$$ with the opportunity for bonuses.

Company Description

We Value and Care about our Employees as much as we care about our Clients!