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Title : Paralegal

Location : Kentucky - Louisville
Refer to Job # WSDY740867

Paralegal Duties: Support attorneys with civil defense litigation in insurance defense, general liability, and long-term healthcare defense matters. Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including claim file materials, medical records, expert reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other materials. Interprets and prepares chronologies and summaries, as requested. Under attorney direction drafts and prepares correspondence, discovery responses, deposition notices, reports and other documents as necessary. Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information. Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Conducts legal research using online media for experts, background searches, case investigation. Reviews and summarizes medical records. Maintains trial schedules, coordinates and assists in preparation for trial. Provides professional assistance and support to the legal staff in the development, research, management and resolution of the cases. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or its equivalent. 3+ years of prior paralegal experience in civil defense litigation, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. (healthcare defense experience preferred) Working knowledge of paralegal concepts, procedures and practices. Knowledge of operations, practices and procedures of civil litigation. Must have a demonstrated knowledge in legal research and deposition motion practices and procedures. State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience required. Knowledge of how to bill time. Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records. Research, analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills required. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw). Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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