Litigation Paralegal
Lewiston, ME - USA
Job Summary
FLSA Status: Hourly
Reports to: Assigned Attorney
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support our Personal Injury practice this role you will play a critical part in helping attorneys build strong cases advocate for injured clients and manage complex litigation from intake through trial.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment has a passion for helping clients navigate challenging situations and brings strong analytical organizational and communication skills to the team. Experience in personal injury medical malpractice or complex litigation is highly valued.
- Partner with attorneys to manage all aspects of personal injury case files ensuring organization and efficiency from intake through resolution
- Draft review and file legal documents including pleadings motions affidavits and discovery responses
- Conduct legal research and summarize case law statutes and regulations relevant to personal injury matters
- Coordinate and support discovery processes including document production interrogatories and medical records review
- Communicate with clients witnesses medical providers and experts; assist in gathering and organizing critical evidence
- Assist in evaluating case facts damages and liability by preparing summaries and timelines
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic files including medical records deposition transcripts exhibits and filings
- Track deadlines and ensure timely filings through docketing and calendaring systems
- Support trial preparation including assembling trial binders exhibits and attending proceedings as needed
- Collaborate with team members on case strategy and provide support on special projects
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures court rules and filing requirements
- Ability to analyze legal and medical information and present it clearly and concisely
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism discretion and commitment to confidentiality
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
- Comfort with (or willingness to learn) legal case management systems such as Filevine and trial presentation tools
- A proactive team-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience in personal injury medical malpractice or complex litigation strongly preferred
- Familiarity with case management software and electronic filing systems a plus
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program is a plus
- Work on meaningful cases that make a real difference in clients lives
- Collaborative supportive legal team environment
- Opportunity to grow your skills in high-impact personal injury litigation
- Exposure to all phases of litigation including trial preparation
If youre a motivated paralegal looking to deepen your experience in personal injury law and be part of a dynamic litigation team we encourage you to apply.
About Company
Berman & Simmons are experienced personal injury lawyers in Maine with a proven track record of success. Contact us today for a free consultation!