House Counsel Paralegal

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

This core job function for this position is to support assigned attorney(s) in the office on all aspects of litigation files that are assigned to the attorney/paralegal team.

The Paralegal must be able to work well independently, but with supervision and direction from the responsible attorney(s).

The Paralegal will perform certain case-handling tasks such as preparing discovery demands and responses, drafting basic and complex/substantive motions and pleadings, keeping files organized and up-to-date, handling and organizing case-related documents, assisting in the preparation for trials / hearings / mediations / depositions.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:


* Drive discovery process (draft and serve discovery demands & responses with oversight by attorneys).


* Follow up with clients and adversaries on investigation, discovery demands, responses and court orders to make sure deadlines are met.


* Obtain relevant file materials from client/claims necessary in defense of claim.


* Draft discovery motions as appropriate with oversight by attorney.


* Draft Meet & Confer Letters as appropriate with oversight by attorney.


* Create request lists or subpoenas for medical records service providers, monitor the vendor's responses and updating medical chronologies accordingly.


* Draft reports to claims/clients summarizing discovery responses and subpoenaed medical/billing records for attorney review.

Demonstrate advanced proficiency in identifying and highlighting relevant facts or medical conditions (pre-existing conditions) for further discovery.


* Demonstrate proficiency in legal research (Westlaw) and legal writing sufficient to draft discovery and substantive motions.


* Keep current with court rules and procedures as to discovery, pretrial deadlines and e-filing / e-service.

Also, maintain knowledge of Court's practices and preferences regarding submission of hearing materials/trial procedure/draft orders.


* Advanced familiarity with ProLaw such that all e-mails, filings, discovery and correspondence are contained in ProLaw file and properly categorized.


* Demonstrate familiarity with Adobe Pro/Kiteworks/DocuSign systems for document management, control and production.


* Review ProLaw dashboard daily to ensure deadlines of paralegal and/or attorney are met, reminders are completed and marked done.

Obtain extensions when necessary.


* Draft substantive motions and coordinate trial preparation with direction from attorney.


* Assist with hearing/deposition/trial preparation.

Assist in preparation of hearing/deposition binders and submissions to court/draft orders.


* Demonstrate advanced proficiency in time management, prioritization, organizational, and communication skills.


* Foster team building with paralegals and staff.


* Attend required CLE courses to obtain/maintain paralegal certification, if applicable.


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