Paralegal

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Paralegal
The candidate provides general paralegal support for the office. Assists attorneys with the preparation of responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary. Assists with preparation of cases for trial. Sends out discovery requests. Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate. Assists attorneys with investigation of cases. Obtains medical, insurance, employment and/or other records/information, through record requests or subpoenas. Assists with the drafting of motions, briefs and other documents. Communicates with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned. Sets up legal file jackets, as needed. Maintains summary of all records received by case, for attorneys and other claims personnel. Performs legal research at the request of the attorneys. Should have 3-5 years of paralegal experience in addition to a paralegal certificate, or a degree and the ability to draft discover, etc. Must be familiar with operation of general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills required. Prior PC experience required including knowledge of word processing software (Word and Excel preferred). Knowledge of law office management, time billing and legal research software preferred.

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