Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•St. Louis, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is hiring a litigation paralegal for its St. Louis office. The position is full-time and may offer flexible options for a hybrid schedule. The firm describes the environment as fast-paced, welcoming, friendly, and business casual. The ideal candidate has at least three years of trial and litigation paralegal experience, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize work for multiple attorneys. Experience in healthcare, employment law, or general commercial liability is a plus but is not required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of trial and litigation paralegal experience.
ABA-approved paralegal certificate.
Significant knowledge of court rules, calendaring, e-filing, and procedures.
Proven litigation skills.
Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
Excellent computer and document organization skills.
Working knowledge of and experience with Word and Outlook.
Familiarity with iManage or other document management systems.
Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, multitasking ability, and ability to prioritize work for multiple attorneys.
References.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Proficiency with iTimekeep and/or other timekeeping software.
Experience with e-discovery.
Experience with healthcare, employment law, or general commercial liability.

Responsibilities

Organize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format.
Prepare medical record chronologies.
Analyze and review case documents to assist with deposition and trial preparation.
Contact clients, witnesses, experts, third parties, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to case matters.
Assist attorneys, under supervision, with research and drafting pleadings, subpoenas for records, disclosures, interrogatories, discovery requests, and motions.
Work with legal assistants to schedule and calendar attorney depositions and related activities, including court reporters, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
Track document and record requests, follow up on their status, and verify receipt.
Record all billable and non-billable time spent on case files and client matters.