Trial Asbestos Litigation Paralegal

Job Description:

The paralegal will have experience with large defense litigation case management to support the Mass Tort Practice Group including extensive trial experience.

Responsibilities:

• Create and update case management spreadsheets to track medical records, discovery requests and responses and settled/discontinued actions
• Lead trial needs for case team including, prepare binders and exhibits for depositions, mediations, expert review, settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials
• Monitor ECF’s, NYCAL and internal Mass Tort calendar to prepare and assist with all phases of discovery; communicate upcoming discovery deadlines to attorneys
• Prepare deposition digests
• Process authorizations and compile medical records, photographs, and other fact investigative material to be analyzed and/or produced
• Utilize online ECF filing system on both state and federal court levels
• Preparation and service of various legal documents, i.e. subpoenas, discovery requests motions, etc., and execute follow-up regarding service and filing of documents
• Travel to court to file documents, attend hearings or assist at trial
• Proofread and assemble motions and accompanying exhibits
• Review, download, profile and distribute case notifications received electronically
• Communicate with clients, vendors, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, local counsel and counsel for co-defendants as needed
• Accurately record and maintain billable hours

Qualifications

• 4+ years of defense litigation experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
• Experience utilizing e-discovery platforms and trial technology tools
• Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Must exhibit initiative and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere