Paralegal Hall Booth Smith - 2.9 Athens, GA Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Qualifications Claim investigation Trial material preparation assistance Case assessment Legal discovery Mid-level 3 years Legal motion preparation Meeting scheduling Malpractice law Analysis skills Discovery preparation Financial records review Insurance claims litigation Document review Organizational skills Medical record review for legal cases Medical negligence case support Paralegal experience Communication skills Pleadings filing assistance Time management Courtroom preparation Full Job Description The Athens office of Hall Booth Smith, PC experienced litigation paralegal The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience handling medical malpractice cases. Additional requirements include but are not limited to: excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; and a self-starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Job Summary:

The Athens office of Hall Booth Smith, PC experienced litigation paralegal The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience handling medical malpractice cases. Additional requirements include but are not limited to: excellent verbal and written communication skills; understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to function well in a high-paced environment; and a self-starter starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks. Specific responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial; Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim; Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court; Draft discovery requests and responses to include the preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs; Interpret and summarize medical records and bills; Prepare subpoenas for records; Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel; Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations; Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial; Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month: and Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.