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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Texas - Houston
Refer to Job # KMFY769683

Litigation Paralegal The candidate will assist attorneys in all aspects of pre-trial preparation, trial preparation and post-trial. Will deal with intake and review of client file. Obtain and index/organize all documents provided by the client relative to the litigation, including chronology of documents using CaseMap. Discuss factual background of case with attorney and make recommendations concerning any further factual investigation necessary. Set motions for trial, obtain scheduling orders, and handle pleadings. Prepare initial draft of complaint/petition. Prepare other form pleadings not involving substantive legal theory such as motions to compel, etc. Handle discovery; preparation of initial discovery; review of received discovery and work with client to answer discovery. Review client's draft answers to interrogatories and discussion with attorney concerning same. Prepare any necessary revisions of answers. Prepare and organize documents for production, in certain cases by e-discovery. Prepare/Obtain deposition dates. Prepare initial draft notices of depositions with subpoena preparation. Schedule reporter and conference room. Schedule witness interview, informing witness of trial dates. In certain cases, may be asked to conduct an initial interview experts. Research defense experts and retain plainitff's experts. Schedule appointment with expert witness(es). Prepare draft letter to expert, and forward materials for review. Edit videos and depositions. Prepare and mark exhibits for depositions and/or trial. Prepare form pre-trial motions. Prepare electronic trial notebooks. Pre-trial check of jury questionnaires and jury lists; Settlement & Mediation. Attend trial with the attorney. Prepare on an initial draft of release and dismissal entry. Prepare notice of appeal and order record on appeal. Prepare motion to supplement record based on attorney review of omitted documents. Prepare motion for extension briefing deadlines. Work on organizing all files, with detailed index for easy retrieval in the future, in necessary. Ensure file is scanned in and moved to closed files. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. Must have 5+ years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury litigation law practice. Strong understanding of litigation terms is required. Case Management System experience is needed. Project and case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines essential. Should have working knowledge of trial presentation software and of syncing video depositions and deposition transcripts. Must have superior research skills, including the use of online services, databases, and the Internet. MS Word skills are needed. Superior organizational skills are essential. Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently is required. Should have extensive IT knowledge with some tech savvy. Must have knowledge of Calendar, Calendar SOL, and Calendar all.

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