Brown Sims seeks experienced litigation paralegal
The CBD law firm of Brown Sims is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support its litigation practice, which includes civil litigation, construction defect, maritime/admiralty, longshore, defense base act, auto accident, and subrogation.
Experience required: 3 years of experience.
The paralegal will assist attorneys with case management by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Draft and file routine motions under the supervision of attorneys.
- Assist in the preparation and review of discovery requests and responses; coordinate and manage document receipt and production.
- Locate potential witnesses and perform background checks on known persons with knowledge of case facts.
- Provide research, guidance, and analysis on new files.
- Create and maintain case management database.
- Review on a daily basis, documents received by subpoena or deposition on written question and distribute appropriately.
- Summarize medical, billing, and employment records; prepare follow up record requests accordingly.
- Prepare deposition summaries as needed.
- Candidate will perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Proactive; detail-oriented; excellent organizational and follow-through skills a must.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA qualified program and/or comparable training If you are interested and qualify, please send your cover letter and resume via email to HR Assistant Jayna Gutridge.
Email only; no phone calls, please.