We've been engaged by a prestigous firm to identify a experienced trial Paralegal for an exciting opportunity to join our Medical Malpractice team. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of the litigation process from initial intake to trial attendance. The position involves extensive contact with clients and medical providers, and requires:5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, or a combination of each;Proficiency in applying the court rules and procedures in both state and federal courts;Experience in reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing medical, financial, and other case-related documents and records;Well-developed writing and research skills;Experience drafting pleadings, discovery and correspondence;The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people;The ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships;The ability to work with limited supervision;The ability to anticipate attorney needs, identifying problems and finding solutions;Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload;Experience in managing electronic and paper filing systems;Experience preparing for and attending arbitration, mediation, and trial.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
