Senior Paralegal Location:

Knoxville, TN Duration:

9 months,

Onsite Day-to-day Responsibilities:

Work under minimal supervision to develop legal products and conduct moderately complex legal research. Support investigations and litigation by gathering information from various sources. Organize and prepare legal documents such as complaints, motions, and subpoenas. Assist attorneys with pre-litigation investigations including witness interviews and data analysis. Analyze healthcare billing and treatment records for legal use. Utilize Microsoft Excel for managing large data sets. Maintain case files using eDiscovery platforms like Relativity and Everlaw. Draft legal documents and correspondence from templates, ensuring compliance with style and format rules. Provide litigation and trial support by compiling case materials and coordinating with specialists. Conduct legal research using tools like Westlaw and LexisNexis, ensuring accuracy in citations. Perform clerical and administrative tasks including file management and case tracking. Support automated litigation processes with technology tools for creating visual materials.

Required Skills:

Minimum of two years of litigation paralegal experience. At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Strong knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research resources. Excellent communication skills and proficiency with legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw. Familiarity with computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Understanding of eDiscovery procedures and resources. Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Education:

Paralegal certificate, JD, or equivalent legal training or education.