Litigation Paralegal

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Save all emails received in Practice Panther in the appropriate matter using the firms standard naming conventions and protocols;
Prepare medical records authorizations from opposing counsel/plaintiff as assigned;
Calendar/docket all court and other case-related deadlines
Create calendar invite Outlook calendar and send to assigned attorney
Schedule reminders in Outlook at appropriate intervals prior to the deadline
Create task/event in Practice Panther and assign to assigned attorney
Schedule reminders in Practice Panther at appropriate intervals prior to the deadline;
Schedule depositions mediations and arbitrations as assigned
Create calendar invite Outlook calendar and send to assigned attorney
Schedule reminders in Outlook at appropriate intervals prior to the deadline
Create task/event in Practice Panther and assign to assigned attorney
Schedule reminders in Practice Panther at appropriate intervals prior to the deadline;
Draft case documents as assigned by attorney including pleadings subpoenas discovery disclosure statements (including supplemental disclosure statements)
Schedule follow up and other deadlines as necessary to ensure responses are followed through if appropriate
Meet regularly with assigned attorneys for follow up on deadlines assignments and work
Enter billable time daily

Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Superior interpersonal skills to communicate with opposing counsel medical providers and others related to case and document management;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Proven time management skills with a proven ability to set meet and follow deadlines;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate;
Strong ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality;
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations billing system and document management system.

Education and/or Experience:

Some college level courses at a community college or four-year university a plus
A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal for a law firm preferably insurance defense or corporate in-house litigation experience

LITIGATION PARALEGAL Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Save all emails received in Practice Panther in the appropriate matter using the firms standard naming conventions and protocols; Prepare medical records authorizations from opposing counsel/plaintiff as assigned; Calendar/docket all cou...

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Save all emails received in Practice Panther in the appropriate matter using the firms standard naming conventions and protocols;
Prepare medical records authorizations from opposing counsel/plaintiff as assigned;
Calendar/docket all court and other case-related deadlines
Create calendar invite Outlook calendar and send to assigned attorney
Schedule reminders in Outlook at appropriate intervals prior to the deadline
Create task/event in Practice Panther and assign to assigned attorney
Schedule reminders in Practice Panther at appropriate intervals prior to the deadline;
Schedule depositions mediations and arbitrations as assigned
Create calendar invite Outlook calendar and send to assigned attorney
Schedule reminders in Outlook at appropriate intervals prior to the deadline
Create task/event in Practice Panther and assign to assigned attorney
Schedule reminders in Practice Panther at appropriate intervals prior to the deadline;
Draft case documents as assigned by attorney including pleadings subpoenas discovery disclosure statements (including supplemental disclosure statements)
Schedule follow up and other deadlines as necessary to ensure responses are followed through if appropriate
Meet regularly with assigned attorneys for follow up on deadlines assignments and work
Enter billable time daily

Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Superior interpersonal skills to communicate with opposing counsel medical providers and others related to case and document management;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Proven time management skills with a proven ability to set meet and follow deadlines;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate;
Strong ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality;
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations billing system and document management system.

Education and/or Experience:

Some college level courses at a community college or four-year university a plus
A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal for a law firm preferably insurance defense or corporate in-house litigation experience