What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Beacon Hill?
Midwest Law Firm seeking Defense Litigation Paralega for Omaha, NE office.
This position will support multiple attorneys with the preparation of documents for Workers' Compensation, General liability and Civil Litigation cases. Paralegal will bill hours to client.
Essential Job Functions :
- Assists attorneys in preparation for hearings and trials. Assists in preparing legal documents such as legal arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements.
- Investigates and fact-finds for cases. Identifies relevant legal articles, laws, and judicial decisions for cases. Cross-checks and validates information.
- Keeps cases organized by establishing, organizing, tracking, and maintaining files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
- Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, requests medical records, scheduling IMEs, preparing, and filing pleadings.
- Enhances hearing preparations and proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
- Transcribes dictation, completes daily mailings, maintains firm calendar, and coordinates court appearances and out of town travel.
- Accomplishes organization goals, accepts new and different requests, and explores opportunities to add value to efficiency and effectiveness of job responsibilities.
- Monitors and reviews government regulations.
Full benefits / PTO!
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and / or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile :
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties / disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
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Benefits Information :
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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