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Paralegal
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Play a critical role in case preparation by obtaining medical records through authorizations and subpoenas, ensuring timely follow-ups with providers. Maintain and streamline case data with well-structured discovery and records organizational charts to enhance efficiency. Analyze and summarize medical records summaries and medical treatment chronologies that provide crucial case insights. Support attorneys in depositions and discovery by summarizing transcripts, managing key documents, and ensuring timely follow-ups on requests. Manage document productions efficiently by reviewing, analyzing, and organizing files from opposing parties and co-defendants. Prepare and organize materials for expert witness review, ensuring they have the necessary documentation for case assessments. Keep case files impeccably organized and accessible, ensuring a smooth workflow for attorneys and litigation teams. Collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain a strong team dynamic and ensure smooth case progression.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, Paralegal Certificate preferred 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience Insurance defense experience is a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to integrate into a fast-paced and team-oriented environment Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information Experience with drafting subpoenas and creating logs for records received. Why Should You Apply?Benefits:
Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO planCareer Growth:
Ample opportunities for professional development and advancementEmployee Perks:
Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here. #ZRBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$66,842 / year median in Nevada
+7% projected growth