Paralegal
About The Position
Established in 1994, Harding Mazzotti, LLP is a law firm dedicated solely to the representation of injured persons with an emphasis on providing each client with an exemplary level of service. Our core value at Harding Mazzotti, LLP is kindness-to each other, to our clients, and to our community. Our mission is to make each and every client a part of our family. 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
