Description

We are in search of an experienced paralegal on behalf of our client, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms. This is a contract to hire based opportunity and we are seeking candidates that are available to start immediately.

• Assist attorney in all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery responses and requests (to include requests for production, interrogatories and requests for admissions), scheduling depositions, docketing, fielding client calls, and frequent written and oral communication with defense and/or co-counsel.

• Finalize and occasionally draft complaints, answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions, petitions, and summonses.

• Compile and, as requested, analyze reports for attorneys (i.e., detailing cases settled, remaining defendants in groups of cases and/or status of case investigations).

• Organize documents and client database(s) to include coding, indexing and controls numbering and history of documents produced and received.

• Assist in initial client interviews and case investigations.

• Organize files and review documents.

• File and retrieve court documents using CM/ECF on PACER.

• Create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities in Word.

• Draft pre-trial data, assist in the preparation of trial notebooks, exhibits and legal authorities.

• Arrange and prepare exhibits, depositions/testimony, copies, etc.

• Prepare trial subpoenas and assist in scheduling of witnesses.

• Conduct legal research on case law using WESTLAW and other appropriate law and/or medical libraries, databases, and on-line facilities.

• Maintain files, including form files, legal memos and experts’ files.

• Provide key Office Management support. Serve as point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills, and errands

• Complete special projects as requested.

  Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required

• Three (3) to five (5) years of paralegal work experience

• Civil litigation and/or mass tort experience highly preferred

• Familiar with MS Suite

• Experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity preferred

• Must be highly organized

• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment preferred

• Ability to communicate and work well within a team environment required

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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