Aviation Paralegal

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals • San Diego, CA

322d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Aviation Paralegal position in our Charlotte, Milwaukee, or San Diego Office. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with four days in office and one work from home day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience as an insurance defense litigation paralegal.
• Experience with preparing records, assembling exhibits, pleadings, summarizing transcripts, discovery and trial preparation.
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document managing systems.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive.
• Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorizations for medical records as well as medical records themselves.
• Draft discovery demands and responses.
• Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and trial preparation.
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants.
• Review file for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review.
• Assemble chronologies of key documents.
• Manage documents and organize case files.
• Billing time to support a unique practice.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonuses
• Generous PTO plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree