Litigation Paralegal

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with exceptional critical thinking skills? We are currently seeking a Paralegal to join our litigation team at Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers.

 

As a Paralegal, you will work closely with our attorneys from the preparation of the complaint through the end, including if it goes to trial. The ideal candidate will have experience with e-filing, service, drafting discovery requests, working with clients to prepare discovery responses, drafting correspondence, and trial preparation. Having excellent research, organizational, and communication skills is vital to this role, as you will be supporting our attorneys in all aspects of case management and client service.

 

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the preparation, filing, and service of pleadings, motions, and other filings.

• Acting as liaison with counsel, mediators, court staff, and others for scheduling and sharing information

• Organizing and managing documents, including the creation of spreadsheets

• Coordinating the collection, review, and production of documents and responding to discovery requests

• Assisting with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, motions, and appendices

• Summarizing depositions and trial transcripts

• Researching case-related factual issues using in-house files and outside reference sources

• Compiling information and, preparing statistics, charts, graphs and other summaries to detail the findings

 

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

 

Education and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field preferred but not required

• Minimum 3 years of related litigation experience, preferably with Personal Injury Law

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management Software

 

Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to make a positive impact on the lives of Personal Injury victims as a Paralegal? We encourage you to apply for this position. Please email your resume and cover letter to Jobs23@skinnerfirm.com and we will be in touch to schedule an interview. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Skinner Accident & Injury Lawyers.

Company DescriptionSkinner Accident and Injury Lawyers is an established and growing law firm that has earned the trust and respect of the community it has served for nearly 50 years. Our attorneys are currently licensed in DC, IL, MD, NY, VA & WV and we represent individuals for Auto Accidents, Consumer Protection, Bad Faith Insurance, Personal Injury, Products Liability, and Wrongful Death cases.Company DescriptionSkinner Accident and Injury Lawyers is an established and growing law firm that has earned the trust and respect of the community it has served for nearly 50 years. Our attorneys are currently licensed in DC, IL, MD, NY, VA & WV and we represent individuals for Auto Accidents, Consumer Protection, Bad Faith Insurance, Personal Injury, Products Liability, and Wrongful Death cases.

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