Paralegal - Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Litigation

Harding Mazzotti LLP•Village of Colonie, NY

11h•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Litigation Paralegals work alongside attorneys during all phases of the litigation process - mostly in federal court proceedings, from initiation of the case, through the discovery period, settlement or trial, and post-trial findings and appeals.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of PC applications, Windows, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Prior Litigation experience
Federal Litigation Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze files and matters, determine records required to investigate and/or pursue the client’s case, and take action to obtain needed information
Review and analyze client medical records in the electronic filing system
Create client medical chronologies
Organize and maintain all legal documents in the electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation
Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents, including summonses and complaints, interrogatories, plaintiff profile forms, fact sheets, requests for production, and responses and settlement documents
E-filing of legal documents with the court, including summonses and complaints, affidavits of service, motions with exhibits, and memoranda of law
Assist litigation attorneys, including preparation for depositions, arbitrations, settlement plan submissions, trials, and appeals
Discovery document review to assist attorneys with finding key information needed for prosecution of the case
Monitor the central MDL and individual case dockets in the federal court system including CMOs, PTOs, and defense filings
Assist with needed redactions in publicly filed documents
Create entries and follow a diary system to ensure cases move through the litigation process and work with attorneys to meet any case deadlines
Maintain regular telephone, email, and/or written contact with clients
Schedule interviews and meetings
Other duties as assigned