Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Disability

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP is looking for a litigation paralegal to join their St. Louis office. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Word and Outlook. Knowledge of document management systems and timekeeping software is also preferred.

The role involves organizing case documents, assisting in legal research, and preparing pleadings while working closely with attorneys. A Bachelor's degree and ABA paralegal certification are preferred. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience.
• Significant knowledge of court rules, calendaring, e-filing and procedures.
• Proven litigation skills.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format.
• Prepare medical record chronologies.
• Analyze and review case documents for trial preparation.
• Contact clients and witnesses for case information.
• Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings and discovery requests.
• Schedule and calendar for attorney depositions.
• Track requests for documents and verify receipt.
• Record billable and non-billable time.

Skills

Excellent computer and document organization skills

Knowledge of Word and Outlook

Familiarity with iManage or other document management systems

Proficiency in iTimekeep or other timekeeping software

Experience with e-discovery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

ABA approved Paralegal certificate

Job description

Overview

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 states, has an immediate opening for a litigation paralegal to work in its fast paced and welcoming St. Louis office. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of experience. This position requires excellent computer and document organization skills, a working knowledge/experience with Word and Outlook, and a familiarity with iManage or other document management systems. iTimekeep and/or other timekeeping software proficiency is preferred and experience with e-discovery is a plus. This is a full-time position, which may have flexible options for a hybrid schedule. Experience with Healthcare, Employment law, and General Commercial liability is a plus, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Organize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format.
• Prepare medical record chronologies.
• Analysis and review of case documents in order to assist in deposition and trial preparation.
• Contact clients, witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter.
• Assist attorneys in research, drafting pleadings, subpoenas for records, disclosures, interrogatories, discovery requests, and motions while under supervision.
• Work closely with legal assistants to schedule and calendar for attorney depositions and activities related to depositions (i.e. court reporter, witnesses, opposing counsel).
• Track all requests made for documents and records, follow up on the status of requests, and verify receipt of documents and records.
• Record all billable and non-billable time spent on case files and client matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• ABA approved Paralegal certificate
• 3+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience
• Significant knowledge of court rules, calendaring, e-filing and procedures
• Proven litigation skills
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills
• References

We offer a friendly, business casual environment with competitive salary and a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave and Life Insurance.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.