LHH is seeking a dedicated Litigation Paralegal specializing in Professional Negligence and Product Liability Defense to join a great law firm in the Raleigh area. In this role, you will provide essential support to attorneys throughout the stages of litigation. This position requires a proactive and meticulous individual with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, witnesses, and expert consultants.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with complete case management of files, from the initial filing of lawsuit through trial and appeal

• Draft correspondence to clients as well as assisting attorneys with drafting/preparing pleadings and discovery documents

• Compile and prepare documents for production

• Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, outside counsel and court personnel with respect to scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates

• Experience organizing, indexing, summarizing voluminous medical records and billing in complex medical malpractice cases

• Trial preparation, including electronic presentations, coordination of witnesses, and management of trial exhibits

• Assist attorneys at trial

• Conduct investigative research and gather information from a variety of resources

• Assist with retaining expert witnesses including preparation of records for review, supplementing materials throughout the case, and assist with trial preparation and appearance

• Assist with electronic filings in Federal Court

• Assist attorneys with medical board matters, responding to subpoenas, and other misc. matters

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of Litigation Experience in Insurance Defense/Medical Malpractice

• Nursing or medical experience a plus

• Trial experience a plus

• Superior computer skills, using Microsoft Office Suite, experience with iManage a plus

• Experience using legal time and billing system

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests

• Must be detail-oriented, be able to work independently as well as in a group setting and be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-pace environment

• Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance