Litigation Paralegal

The Position

The law firm of Leib Knott Gaynor, LLC, located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, is seeking to again add an additional paralegal to its continually growing health care litigation team. Due to increased work and clientele, the firm is again expanding and in need of paralegal services. The firm is looking for a self-motivated, driven paralegal that seeks to actively participate in the trial and litigation process. Applicants need to have strong communication, organizational, research and writing skills. The position involves working extensively with medical records and medical professionals, conducting medical research, intimate involvement in all aspects of discovery, trial participation and trial attendance. Applicants should be confident, outgoing, willing to take initiative, have the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and the capacity to work in a high paced environment as part of a team-focused group. It is a rewarding position for those interested in litigation. The case load includes large and complex medical-legal matters. The position comes with a competitive salary, health, dental and vision insurance, vacation/PTO plan, retirement package and paid parking. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and list of references.

Qualifications

• Must have Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Degree, Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree or medical background
• At least one year of paralegal experience (experience in litigation or with medical records is a plus)
• Experience preparing records, assembling exhibits, pleadings, summarizing transcripts, medical record analysis, discovery, and trial preparation required
• Experience drafting and responding to standard discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, etc.)
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
• Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive

Responsibilities

• Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation
• Contact outside sources (government agencies, etc.) to obtain public information and review and analyze the same
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as well as other online sources of case information
• Prepare summary of pertinent transcripts
• Assemble chronologies of pertinent facts and key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Determine, prepare and organize materials needed for expert witness review
• Conduct investigative research on opposing parties and expert witnesses
• Manage documents and organize case files

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits
• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid Parking

Please, no third party recruiters.