What are the responsibilities and job description for the Defense Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury & Asbestos position at DEGAN BLANCHARD AND NASH A PROFE?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Join the Degan, Blanchard & Nash team, where we specialize in insurance defense. Our firm is committed to delivering exceptional legal services, and we are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal to support our attorneys in delivering top-tier legal representation to our clients. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This position will support attorneys in personal injury and asbestos litigation , providing high-level case management and trial preparation assistance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist attorneys with case management, including organizing and maintaining litigation files.
- Draft, review, and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and responses.
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and summarize findings.
- Prepare detailed medical summaries and chronologies.
- Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, and production.
- Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel as needed.
- Assist with trial preparation, including preparing exhibits and witness materials.
- Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Paralegals are expected to have 120 billable hours per month
Requirements : Qualifications :
Benefit Highlights :
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. DBN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility.
This position is not open to recruiting agencies. Any resumes sent to Degan, Blanchard & Nash by an agency that was not specifically engaged for this position and does not have a valid agreement on file with DBN will become the property of Degan, Blanchard & Nash. DBN will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Salary : $50,000
