Litigation Paralegal
MD - BaltimorePay Rate: $55000 - $75000 per year
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We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to contribute to our practice areas, which include:
- Complex commercial and business litigation
- Representation of hospitals and physician practice groups
- Support in lobbying and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
- Manage attorney calendars and schedules, coordinating with court staff to secure hearing dates and trial schedules.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- Handle electronic filing and e-service of pleadings and discovery.
- Prepare responsive production documents for discovery requests and subpoenas.
- Correspond with and research expert witnesses using tools like Westlaw.
- Assist attorneys with hearing, deposition, and trial preparation.
- Summarize records and reports, such as depositions, medical records, and internal documents.
- Maintain well-organized case files with detailed documentation.
- Conduct legal research as needed.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A minimum of five (3) years of full-time experience as a litigation paralegal
- A bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate (preferred)
- Medical malpractice experience (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
- The ability to prioritize, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
- Medical coverage with firm contributions to an HSA
- 401(k) and profit-sharing contributions
- Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and generous PTO
- Access to an onsite fitness center
- Early closures on Fridays during the summer for staff