Paralegal - LIT/TORT

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Location
Colorado-Denver
Description
With over 725 lawyers in 32 offices across the U.S., Dinsmore is committed to maintaining and developing a strong market profile. This is both to facilitate an understanding of the firm’s capabilities by current and prospective clients, and to support the recruitment of talented attorneys and business professionals. Dinsmore is seeking a Paralegal at our Denver, CO location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with Tort Litigation. Responsibilities Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys Research medical and legal literature Locate and interview medical experts Serve as a liaison between law firms, medical experts and other parties Prepare medical record chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines for use in formulating medical-legal case theories Contact Clients and opposing firms regarding examinations under oath and court calendar matters Acts as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, and public Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders Assist attorneys with client depositions Organize and maintains case files Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned cases Handle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneys Research medical and legal literature Locate and interview medical experts Serve as a liaison between law firms, medical experts and other parties Prepare medical record chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines for use in formulating medical-legal case theories Contact Clients and opposing firms regarding examinations under oath and court calendar matters Acts as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, and public Assist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders Assist attorneys with client depositions Organize and maintains case files Requirements 3+ years’ experience with general tort, insurance defense, and commercial litigation College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent Perform high-quality billable work Expertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigation Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse case load Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality Possess strong technical and database skills Knowledge and experience with discovery and subpoenas Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure Electronic document management experience Willingness to learn and master new software Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team 3+ years’ experience with general tort, insurance defense, and commercial litigation College degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent Perform high-quality billable work Expertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigation Possess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse case load Attention to detail and accuracy, and confidentiality Possess strong technical and database skills Knowledge and experience with discovery and subpoenas Understanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedure Electronic document management experience Willingness to learn and master new software Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Salary Up to $90k Up to $90k Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted
Updated
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Position
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Litigation
Experience
3+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm