Paralegal
Our client's Philadelphia office currently seeks a Paralegal.

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. They are a billable environment and this role will be expected to meet monthly billable requirements.

The Position

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Paralegal certificate preferred
• 3+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a fast paced, high volume, team oriented environment
• Insurance defense experience is a plus
• Experience with pretrial discovery, hearings, arbitration and trial preparations
• Must be able to prioritize tasks for multiple attorneys
• Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Must have experience preparing and answering Interrogatories, Request to Produce, Request to Admit, etc.
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive

Responsibilities

• Drafting discovery requests and answers, stipulations, orders, motions to compel, motions for show cause, notices of IME
• Redacting claim files
• Processing and following up on authorizations for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, tax, union, educational and other records
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records
• Communications with experts, including IME doctors, in particular the selection of materials to be sent to experts
• Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants.
• Review file for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions and trial preparation
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Manage documents and organize case files

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans

The annualized salary range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.