Litigation Paralegal

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Oakland, CA
$40-$46 an hour
Permanent

A bit about us :

We are working with a well-established, nationally recognized plaintiff personal injury law firm based in Oakland, CA that is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team!

Why join us?

  • Competitive Base Salary + Annual Merit Bonuses
  • Profit-Sharing
  • Employer-paid Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employer-paid commuter / parking benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities :

Organize case file contents at outset of each case; assemble and maintain key medical and other case files; update settlement file, case activity list for court appearances.

Oversee requests for medical records / pathology / radiology films; contact physicians and medical facilities to obtain declarations for advancement of client deposition and trial assignment.

Send medical, pathology, and radiology films to consulting physicians for review and / or client examination; provide records obtained via authorization to defense counsel.

Review all defense requested first look medical / employment / social security / military records, and prepare objections as needed for release of records.

Organize and summarize medical records and medical billing.

Prepare deposition notices, arrange for court reporters and videographers.

Enter Master Calendar information for court appearances and discovery deadline due dates; track and advise attorneys of all case deadlines and court appearances.

Prepare pleadings including ex-parte notices and applications, motion papers and physician declarations for depositions and motions for preference, motions to consolidate, offers to compromise, court appearance notices, case management statements, and notices of case management and other court orders.

Draft responses to defendants’ discovery requests; draft responses to defendants’ meet and confer letters; prepare and serve third-party subpoenas.

Assist in trial preparation and trial on all matters including court filings, questionnaires, exhibits, scheduling and transportation of witnesses and experts, and other duties as requested by the trial attorney.

Coordinate autopsy requests (as needed) with family, medical facilities, and government agencies.

Requirements :

Paralegal Certificate OR Bachelors Degree

Experience with research and interviewing skills and techniques

Medical background or knowledge of medical terminology preferred,

Experienced with litigation!

Though not required, active plaintiff Personal Injury litigation with asbestos experience is a plus!

18 days ago
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