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Title : Personal Injury Defense Paralegal

Location : Connecticut - New Haven
Refer to Job # HVFF743592

Personal Injury Defense Paralegal The candidate provides support to attorneys by monitoring case status and completing required actions and assignments. Drafts legal documents, performs legal and factual research, ensures that documents are timely filed with courts, reviews, analyzes and summarizes documents and information, including medical records, and communicates with clients, insurance claims professionals, court personnel, expert witnesses and opposing counsel and their support staff. Represents the Firm by supporting attorneys and providing outstanding customer service and accurate follow-through actions for all inquiries and referrals. Proactively monitors status of pending cases and communicates with attorneys as to case status and suggested actions to move cases forward to conclusion. Drafts, reviews and edits legal documents (pleadings, motions, notices, discovery, responses to discovery, etc.) and correspondence. Reviews and analyzes information, including medical records, provided by clients, client representatives, other parties and their counsel, and medical providers. Inputs information regarding parties, case status and assigned tasks into case management software. Monitors and assists with maintenance of case calendar by scheduling matter events, coordinating with counsel, and generating status reports to keep attorneys updated with matter status. Answers questions and supplies detailed information both in person and on the phone. Assists attorneys with preparation for and during trials, arbitration proceedings, administrative hearings, etc., by preparing key document and issue binders, organizing, assembling, marking and maintaining documents for exhibits, scheduling witnesses for testimony and performing other, similar tasks. Receives and processes a variety of requests for information, registrations, actions, forms, orders, notices, and/or other related information. Follows through on client needs through coordination of services. Assists with engagement and consultation with expert witnesses. Performs a variety of clerical activities and other duties as assigned. Should have Associates degree in a related field (such as legal assisting, law enforcement, or human services). Must have 5+ years of related experience in Connecticut State Courts. Experience in any one or more of the following state courts is a plus: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Strong background in analyzing and summarizing medical records is required. Should have proficiency in all MS Office products (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and in using web-based applications.

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