Litigation Paralegal

Wilson Kehoe Winingham Injury Lawyers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC in Indiana is seeking a litigation paralegal to assist attorneys at all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and to help with trial preparation.

You will manage case files in CloudLex, handle medical review submissions, coordinate with clients and counsel, and maintain confidentiality.

This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, with benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a litigation paralegal
• Certificate or degree in paralegal studies
• Proficient with document management systems and Court filing systems (Odyssey and PACER)
• Strong administrative skills with excellent phone etiquette and writing ability
• Attention to detail and proofreading
• Familiarity with file management and keeping cases moving forward
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in data entry and Microsoft Word/Adobe applications

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Manage and organize case files using CloudLex
• Assist with medical review panel submissions
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to ethical standards
• Prepare and maintain trial notebooks, exhibits, and other trial materials

Skills

Litigation support

Administrative excellence

Typing & proofreading

Phone etiquette

Education

Certificate or degree in paralegal studies

Tools

CloudLex

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Odyssey

PACER

Job description

·Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, as well as trial preparation.

·Manage and organize case files and documents using our document management system, CloudLex.

·Assisting attorney with preparation and service of medical review panel submissions.

·Gather relevant information to support case preparation.

·Prepare and maintain trial notebooks, exhibits, and other trial-related materials.

·Coordinate with assigned attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials.

·Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to ethical standards.

Qualifications:

·Previous experience as a litigation paralegal needed with a preference to a background in medical malpractice.

·Certificate or degree in paralegal studies.

·Proficient in using a document management system as well the Court’s filing systems of Odyssey and Pacer.

·Strong administrative skills with excellent phone etiquette and writing ability.

·Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.

·Familiarity with file management and ability to keep cases moving forward so that efficient resolution can occur.

·Excellent organizational and time management skills.

·Proficient in data entry and computer software applications including Word and Adobe.

This position offers a competitive salary based on experience. Benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are available.

About us:

Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC is one of the premier personal injury firms in the state of Indiana. We have been in practice for more than 40 years specializing solely in representing persons hurt or killed by the negligence of others. We pride ourselves on our robust support team that is the backbone to our success. Most of our staff have been here over 10 years, and several have been here 20 years plus. We attribute this to our supportive and rewarding work environment that allows both staff and attorneys to go home each day knowing they are improving the lives of our clients. To learn more about our work, our attorneys, and our staff please visit our website at www.wkw.com

Contact:Emily Chimenti at [e-mail]