Paralegal

The Recruiting Group - Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Raleigh, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our valued client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Raleigh to support a group of attorneys within the Litigation practice group through the performance of complex substantive legal duties under the supervision and direction of the attorneys. The role involves organizing and maintaining document-intensive files from the inception of the case through completion, ensuring that all relevant documents are easily accessible and well-managed. The paralegal will conduct factual investigations and interviews to identify key parties, related issues, and relevant documents for the preparation of discovery, which is a critical part of the litigation process. In addition, the Litigation Paralegal will review E-discovery for production and extraction of key documents, assist in preparing answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for the production of documents, including electronically stored information. Coordination of depositions of parties as requested by attorneys is also a key responsibility, along with summarizing and organizing depositions, records, medical records, and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools. The paralegal will draft various pleadings and filings in Federal and State level civil litigation matters, assisting with all aspects of case litigation and trial preparation, including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions, and trial. The position requires verifying case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw, interacting with various government and court officials as well as clients, and maintaining attorney calendars with case deadlines. The paralegal will assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids, and witnesses, maintain timesheets, and meet firm deadlines in accordance with Firm policies. Utilization of document review platforms such as Relativity, Reveal, Casepoint, and Everlaw is expected, along with communication and coordination with experts for key data, reports, and supporting documents. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain document-intensive files from the inception of the case through completion.
• Conduct factual investigations and interviews to identify key parties, related issues, and relevant documents for the preparation of discovery.
• Review E-discovery for production and extraction of key documents.
• Assist in preparing answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for the production of documents, including electronically stored information.
• Coordinate depositions of parties as requested by attorneys.
• Summarize and organize depositions, records, medical records, and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.
• Draft various pleadings and filings in Federal and State level civil litigation matters.
• Assist with all aspects of case litigation and trial preparation, including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions, and trial.
• Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.
• Interact with various government and court officials as well as clients.
• Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.
• Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids, and witnesses.
• Maintain timesheets and meet firm deadlines in accordance with Firm policies.
• Utilize document review platforms (e.g., Relativity, Reveal, Casepoint, and Everlaw).
• Communicate and coordinate with experts for key data, reports, and supporting documents.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A four-year college degree and a certificate in paralegal studies are preferred.
• Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.
• A minimum of five years of litigation experience with the ability to manage complex litigation using current technology is required.
• Prior experience with product liability and medical malpractice cases is a plus.
• Must have a high level of computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office Suite, and a working knowledge of a document management system.
• Experience using electronic resources and litigation support software is strongly preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational abilities, and strong proofreading skills are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with product liability and medical malpractice cases is a plus.