Paralegal

The role

You will work on defense litigation as a paralegal in a fast-paced litigation group. Tasks include preparing records and exhibits, reviewing medical records, searching court databases, and organizing case files for trial preparation.

What you will do

• Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, analyze medical records, and trial preparation
• Contact outside sources such as government agencies to obtain and analyze public information
• Search and retrieve information from court-related databases and other online case sources
• Prepare summaries 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
• Monitor and review third party eFile/eService databases

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience preparing pleadings and discovery requests/responses
• Experience summarizing medical, employment, and military records
• Experience supporting trial
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear and effective communication, oral and written
• Ability to work independently and be proactive

Nice to have

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited Paralegal program/course
• Trial preparation experience
• iManage experience
• Experience with e-discovery and Relativity or other document review platforms

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Access to corporate discount plans

Before you apply

• Applications from recruitment agencies are accepted only with an active signed fee agreement and portal access

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.