Support attorneys in plaintiff-side personal injury cases, with a strong emphasis on medical malpractice and sexual abuse litigation
Prepare and file lawsuits in state and federal courts
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents
Manage e-filing in both federal and state jurisdictions
Maintain and track court deadlines, hearing dates, and client obligations
Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates
Prepare attorneys for case-related meetings, depositions, mediation, and trial
Assist with trial preparation and provide in-court trial support as needed
Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and discovery materials
Communicate professionally with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel

Minimum 5+ years of civil litigation experience, specifically on the plaintiff side
Strong background in personal injury litigation, preferably medical malpractice
Experience preparing and filing complaints and managing cases from inception through resolution
Trial preparation experience required; trial attendance experience strongly preferred
Mediation experience preferred
Experience managing multi-state litigation is a plus
Proficiency with e-filing systems in state and federal courts
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe
Experience with Filevine or similar case management software preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Civil Litigation Paralegal

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