Paralegal

Hall Booth Smith, P.C.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall Booth Smith, PC in Philadelphia seeks a litigation paralegal with 3+ years of complex insurance defense experience. Knowledge of Federal and State Rules in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is required, and experience reviewing and summarizing medical records is a must.

The role involves assisting attorneys from pleadings through trial, drafting motions, managing discovery, and coordinating with experts, adjusters, and clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language, research methods, pleadings, and court processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial.
• Perform initial case assessments to determine discovery needs.
• Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court.
• Draft discovery requests and responses and prepare voluminous records for production.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Complex litigation

Summarize medical records

Legal research

Pleadings & motions

Court procedures

Time management

Job description

The Philadelphia office of Hall Booth Smith, PC experienced litigation paralegal The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience and knowledge of both Federal and State Rules in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records is a must.

Additional requirements include but are not limited to: excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; and a self‑starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Job Summary

The Philadelphia office of Hall Booth Smith, PC experienced litigation paralegal The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience and knowledge of both Federal and State Rules.

Additional requirements include but are not limited to: excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; and a self‑starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Specific responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial;
• Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim;
• Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court;
• Draft discovery requests and responses to include the preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs;
• Interpret and summarize medical records and bills;
• Prepare subpoenas for records;
• Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel;
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations;
• Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial;
• Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month: and
• Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

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