Litigation Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Lewis Brisbois offers legal practice in more than 40 specialties, and a multitude of sub-specialties. Our attorneys have broad knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to our clients’ unique needs. Through interaction among our practice groups, Lewis Brisbois provides a wide range of legal services to each client with a continuity of representation across multiple disciplines. We have built longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients based on our ability to provide comprehensive service on a national scale. With over 50 offices across the nation, our attorneys reflect the communities in which they live. Lewis Brisbois’ culture has fostered a diverse group of professionals committed to promoting the best interests of our clients, our communities, and the legal profession. We support diversity in communities across the nation through new and ongoing relationships with minority and women-owned businesses. We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, PTO and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team. The Minneapolis office is seeking a Paralegal with litigation experience. The primary duties of this position include working for a minimum of four (4) attorneys, calendaring, document management including but not limited to review, creation, and organization. In addition, compiling information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation are essential functions of this role. Responsibilities Responsibilities include the following: • Work hand-in-hand with attorneys on case planning, development and management • Review and organize all records, documents, and deposition testimony to ensure completeness of all file materials – extensive document management • Analysis and summary of medical and billing records • Draft correspondence, discovery, discovery responses, mediation and arbitration briefs, pleadings, motions, and reports upon request of attorney • Interact with opposing counsel • Review and summarize information relevant to the case obtained through discovery requests, depositions, and records • Prepare notices of depositions and subpoenas • Prepare and submit requests for medical, billing, employment, tax, workers’ comp, and other records • Assist with preparation and production of quarterly reports and/or other client reporting • Manage and track client documents, expert records, depositions, and other case materials • Work with outside vendors like court reporters, experts, document collection vendors and others • Monitor calendar, and send reminders and alerts as needed to team members • Assist with preparation for depositions, oral arguments, and trial as necessary Requirements include the following: • 3+ years of substantive trial and litigation experience; Products Liability experience is preferred • Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program or Bachelor’s degree • Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite • Proficiency with large document productions (Bates labeling, redacting sensitive information pursuant to HIPAA guidelines) • Expected to bill a minimum of 1,600 hours annually • Flexibility to work overtime • Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of trial; case management, document review and trial experience • Proficiency in e-discovery and litigation support tools such as Relativity Qualifications #LI-ONSITE #LI-RS1
Posted
Title
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Litigation
Experience
3+ years
Type
Law Firm