Litigation Paralegal

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, a prominent Am Law 200 firm with offices in Washington, DC, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in Healthcare and Litigation practice groups with complex matters. A minimum of three years’ paralegal experience in litigation is required.

Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, managing discovery, organizing trial data, coordinating witness interviews, and maintaining expert witness databases. Travel to hearings or out-of-town trials may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in litigation.
• Experience with healthcare litigation a plus.
• Proficiency with TrialDirector or similar trial presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, organize and maintain factual information and documents.
• Prepare pleadings, interrogatories, and responses to requests to produce documents.
• Manage discovery and trial data, and maintain trial notebook.
• File pleadings and motions with court as directed by supervising attorney.
• Summarize testimony and transcripts.
• Assist in locating and preparing witnesses for trial and coordinating exhibits.
• Develop knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, rules and procedures.
• Maintain a database of expert witnesses.

Skills

TrialDirector

Litigation experience

Paralegal experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal Certificate

High School diploma

Bachelor's Degree a plus

Tools

TrialDirector

Case management software

Job description

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP ("AGG"), an Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist and support the attorneys within the Healthcare and Litigation practice groups with complex client matters. This position requires a minimum of three (3) years' experience as a paralegal with litigation and due diligence experience, ideally in the healthcare practice area.

Position Reports to: DC Office Manager, HR Manager, Practice Group Chairs

Overall Responsibilities:

Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Collects, analyzes, organizes and maintains factual information and documents in accordance with correct legal practice and procedure.
• Prepares pleadings, drafts interrogatories, and answers interrogatories and responds to requests to produce documents under the supervision of the assigned attorney.
• Manages, records and organizes all discovery and trial data, and prepares and maintains trial notebook.
• Files pleadings, motions, documents with the court as directed by supervising attorney.
• Summarizes testimony and transcripts.
• Assists in locating and preparing witnesses for trial; obtains and organizes trial exhibits; and coordinates witnesses’ appearance at trial.
• Assists in drafting releases and motions.
• Develop a knowledge of laws, regulations, rules and procedures in specific areas of law.
• Maintains and updates database of expert witnesses.
• Develops and maintains a working relationship with clients in order to ensure the expeditious gathering of facts and information necessary to support litigation activities.
• Travel as needed to conduct witness interviews.
• Travel to and from hearings.
• Attend weekly meetings.
• Bates Labeling.
• Overtime may be required on occasion.
• Other duties/tasks as assigned.

Required skills:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a paralegal.
• Must have substantial and recent pre-trial and trial experience using TrialDirector software, or a comparable software program, in presenting exhibits and supporting audio/visual presentations at trial.
• At least two years' experience working predominantly in litigation, with health care litigation a plus.
• Must have thorough knowledge of state and federal court system and procedures.
• Should possess ability to utilize electronic case management and trail software.
• Need to be available and able to attend out-of-town trials lasting two or more weeks.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and self-initiation.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• At least three years of experience in above skill areas.
• Paralegal Certificate is preferred
• High School diploma (or equivalent). Bachelor's Degree a plus.
• Indoor offices with controlled temperatures with limited exposure to noise, dust, chemicals.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• May sit for long periods of time.
• Crouching, kneeling standing, walking, pushing pulling and lifting occasionally
• Operating a personal computer, telephone, voicemail and other office equipment on a regular basis.
• Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Must have the ability to convey detailed information in a clear and concise manner through spoken word.
• Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Range

$90,000 - $130,000

Hours:

Full-Time
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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