What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Taylor Root?
A rapidly growing personal injury law firm is seeking a full-time Paralegal to add to their fast-paced and highly motivated team. This is an exciting opportunity at a high-volume, fast paced law firm that strives to exceed client's expectations. This is a full-time role based in Wilmington Delaware and is hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
Duties
- Assist in administrative duties such as scheduling, filing lawsuits and making sure all parties have been properly served.
- Assist in the retrieval of medical records.
- Compiles evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, medical records, and databases; interviewing clients, third parties, and expert witnesses.
- Prepares legal documents for attorney's approval and use.
- Prepares exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents.
- Begins legal action by arranging for notice and subpoena service.
- Oversees cases by managing files and documents; coordinating with support services and clients, the courts, opposing counsel; managing trial calendar; maintaining schedules and deadlines; and processing settlement papers.
- Assists attorneys for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial by preparing notebooks, exhibits, and witness files.
- Prepares witnesses by detailing background information, preparing interview summaries and statements.
- Assist attorney with summarizing deposition, arbitration, hearing, trial, and other transcripts.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Bonus - Very generous
- PTO
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K – 3% Match
