Litigation Paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal’s role is to support the attorney and client once the decision is made to place a case into suit.  Periodically, you may also handle a case from “cradle to grave.”



Duties and Responsibilities

The Litigation Paralegal’s job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Track and coordinate client treatment through weekly and bi-weekly phone calls and electronic communications


• Participate in comprehensive client meetings


• Interview witnesses, law enforcement, and treating providers


• Perform comprehensive review of medical records and bills


• Prepare medical chronologies


• Communicate and coordinate with doctors and medical providers


• Communicate and coordinate with experts and vendors


• Scan, name, and file documents in accordance with Firm naming conventions


• Order police report and collect witness statements and information


• Submit FOIAs to various government entities


• Order all medical records, billing records and case-related documents


• Collect information on lost wages, lost income and tax returns


• Communicate with adjusters, opposing counsel and Court personnel


• Obtain and verify patient balances


• Assist clients with liens


• Conduct monthly file reviews with the assigned attorney


• Perform legal research using Lexis and other platforms


• Prepare Pleadings, Notices, Discovery Responses and Requests


• Schedule Hearings and Jury Trials


• Manage Electronic Case Files including small and large-scale Document Productions


• Attend Trial in both State and Federal Courts


• Prepare Trial Exhibits, Presentations and Binders


• Coordinate logistics for Trial


• Manage Attorney Trial Calendar including PTSO and other deadlines


• Prepare Attorney(s) for Hearings, Depositions and Trial


• Coordinate Judicial Settlement Conferences and Mediations


• Schedule depositions and arrange court reporters, videographers


• Review vendor invoices and submit for payment

Qualifications

Must be a team player, well organized and capable of successfully handling multiple deadlines at once.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook is required.  Familiarity with Needles is a plus.

Qualified applicants should have at least 5 years litigation experience in a law firm setting, with at least 3 years trial experience; Personal Injury experience strongly preferred.  BS or BA degree preferred, but comparable experience will be considered.  Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.

Geoff McDonald & Associates is a personal injury law firm that truly works for the client and their well being.