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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing civil litigation matters, including case file organization, document preparation, and compliance with federal court requirements. Proficient in coordinating with various stakeholders and supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Litigation Paralegal ExperiencePleadings And Discovery KnowledgeMedical Records ManagementFederal Court Litigation ExperienceStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Case File ManagementDocument OrganizationDiscovery PreparationTrial PreparationInterrogatoriesPleadings ReviewDeposition SupportLegal ResearchAttention To DetailDeadline Management
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsIndependent WorkCoordination Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal Certificate
Industry Keywords
Personal Injury LitigationCivil Defense LitigationU.S. Law Firm ExperienceClient-Specific Document ManagementLitigation Records
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage assigned civil litigation matters from inception through discovery, deposition, hearing, and trial preparation stages
- Maintain accurate, organized case files, client documents, discovery materials, correspondence, and litigation records
- Review, analyze, summarize, and organize pleadings, discovery responses, medical records, and other case-related documents
- Support attorneys with complaints, interrogatories, requests for production, and other discovery-related materials
- Obtain, organize, and track medical records, non-party records, and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with witnesses, experts, clients, and other case participants
- Prepare attorneys for client meetings, depositions, hearings, and trials
- Assist with deposition preparation, including document organization, exhibits, records, and case summaries
- Support federal court litigation matters while following applicable filing, case-management, and documentation requirements
- Learn and follow the firm's client-specific documents, naming conventions, workflows, and document-management procedures
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies, or a recognized Paralegal Certificate
- At least 3 years of hands-on civil litigation paralegal experience
- Substantive experience supporting U.S. litigation involving personal injury matters
- Working knowledge of pleadings, interrogatories, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
- Experience working with medical records and non-party records in litigated matters
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage deadlines, organize multiple active matters, and work independently after training
- Personal injury defense or broader civil defense litigation experience
- Federal court litigation experience
- Previous experience supporting a U.S. law firm remotely
- Experience communicating with and coordinating experts and witnesses