Job Overview
Our client, a nationally recognized firm, is seeking an experienced Healthcare Litigation Paralegal for their Los Angeles office. This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious firm that fosters a collaborative work environment and rewards its staff's efforts.

After completing a 90-day in-office work period, the firm will allow one work-from-home day. In addition to comprehensive benefits, the anticipated salary range for this position is $100K - $115K based on experience and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain (or oversee maintenance of) case files, indices, and chronologies.

• Create medical records summaries for complex medical malpractice and personal injury matters.

• Research and evaluate expert witnesses.

• Assemble and organize requested materials for attorney or client review.

• Utilize a variety of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases (such as document review and file management systems), and imaging in discovery and case management.

• Assist in document production process, including review for production and/or privilege, tagging and redaction, preparing privilege and redaction logs, and assisting with logistics and coordination utilizing document review tools, and quality control of productions.

• Draft correspondence, memoranda, or pleadings.

• Perform investigative and background research, including witness location, and cases/legal authority gathering.

• Create and maintain databases of documents and information.

• Review and analyze documents, data, and depositions as required by team attorneys and/or clients.

• Assist in the preparation for depositions of fact and expert witnesses.

• Coordinate preparation of motions and briefs, including proofreading, cite-checking (if applicable), assembly of exhibits, filing, and service.

• Assist with preparation for trial, including gathering documents to be used as trial exhibits, preparation of witness binders, deposition designations, review and organization of materials for use by team attorneys, preparation of electronic presentations, and coordination with litigation support personnel.

• Liaise with internal firm departments and outside sources to gather information and data.

• Ability to handle all aspects of subpoenaing records/witnesses (from ordering records to following up with the facilities to make sure we receive the records promptly, to summarizing the records);

• Familiarity with the California Code of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is a plus.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working as a paralegal.

• Bachlor's degree or a paralegal certificate is required.

• Experience in medical malpractice and/or personal injury defense is preferred.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• iManage experience is highly preferred.

• Team-oriented with keen attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills.