Preferred experience in tort litigation; toxic tort litigation is a significant advantage
Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
Familiarity with CompuLaw and iManage is a plus
Responsibilities
Manage case files, including document control and docket deadlines
Prepare and organize various legal documents and correspondence
Review and summarize depositions
Conduct medical record reviews and summaries
Prepare attorneys for depositions and hearings
Coordinate document productions
Draft discovery documents and request records
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Exposure to diverse work and practice areas
401K plan
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Company-provided life insurance with additional options available
Long-term disability coverage provided, with short-term disability options
Parental leave
Full Job Description
Hawkins Parnell is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated toxic tort litigation paralegal with 2-6 years of experience. The successful candidate must have strong academic credentials and willingness to learn from a dedicated and successful national litigation team. Salary range is $80,000 - $92,000.
If you would like to be a part of this fast-paced team, this opportunity may be the right one for you.
What You Will Be Doing:
Case management involving maintaining document control, calendaring docket deadlines and coordination and monitoring of local counsel
Preparation and organization of a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
Deposition review and summaries
Medical record review and summaries
Preparation for depositions, and preparing attorneys for depositions in advance
Preparation for hearings
Coordinating and effecting document productions
Drafting discovery documents
Requesting records
What You Need To Bring:
2-6 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
Tort litigation experience preferred; toxic tort litigation experience a major plus
Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
Demonstrated attention to detail
Strong Outlook skills and proficient in MS Office suite including Word and Excel
Proficiency in CompuLaw and iManage a plus
What You Will Receive
Hybrid work arrangement
Exposure to varied types of work and practice areas
401K plan
Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
HSA and FSA plans
Company-provided life insurance with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
Company-paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
