<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a phenomenal boutique law firm located in the loop that's seeking to hire a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Litigation Paralegal will assist lawyers by managing all aspects of large scale, complex construction litigation and arbitration including heavy e-discovery management. The position is paying between $80-110K plus bonus and the firm offers a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in the company's comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k (firm match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures</li><li>Manage very large electronic and hard copy documents collections</li><li>Legal and factual cite checking including editing a brief to Blue Book standards</li><li>Assist with witness preparation, arbitration, mediation and trial preparation</li><li>Attend and assist at trials and arbitrations</li><li>Review, organize, and maintain legal documents/briefs/pleadings for all current cases.</li><li>Identify sources of potentially relevant documents for production.</li><li>Review records in response to subpoenas or discovery requests and ensure responsive records are properly served and privileged records are properly withheld, and privilege logs are served</li><li>Manage and organize e-discovery databases and ensure support staff is able to perform complex searches and review documentation in various e-discovery platforms</li><li>Source e-discovery vendors when required and negotiate terms/pricing</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
We are looking for a highly organized and resourceful Paralegal to join our team in Princeton, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and bring expertise in civil litigation, particularly with employment law. This role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, technologically adept, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and organize legal documents for filing and compliance purposes.<br>• Manage the discovery process, including electronically stored information and relevant document retrieval.<br>• Identify key witnesses, third-party documents, and information necessary for subpoenas.<br>• Prepare comprehensive discovery materials, court submissions, and trial binders.<br>• Draft subpoenas, correspondence, public records requests, and authorizations.<br>• Coordinate with vendors for record retrieval, expert consultations, depositions, and other legal support services.<br>• Schedule and manage depositions, client meetings, and interviews with witnesses.<br>• Create and summarize discovery requests, responses, and related documentation.<br>• Conduct in-depth research using WestlawNext to locate witnesses, retrieve case law, and obtain background information.<br>• Monitor and maintain case deadlines, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Medical Malpractice Department in Baltimore, Maryland. This role requires someone with strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of legal processes related to medical malpractice cases. You will play a vital role in supporting attorneys by managing case files, conducting research, and coordinating with clients and experts to ensure the smooth progression of cases.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate case details and gather medical records, reviewing clinical documents to identify key issues and complexities.<br>• Organize and maintain case files, monitor deadlines, and coordinate schedules for hearings, depositions, and court appearances.<br>• Draft and prepare legal documents, including discovery requests, pleadings, subpoenas, motions, and correspondence.<br>• Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, compiling witness lists, and arranging demonstrative materials.<br>• Extract, summarize, and chronologize medical records to identify relevant facts and standard-of-care issues.<br>• Communicate with hospitals, clinics, and billing departments to obtain necessary records and documentation.<br>• Conduct thorough legal and medical research to support case strategies.<br>• Coordinate and prepare expert witnesses, including scheduling, communication, and briefing on case details.<br>• Serve as the primary liaison for clients, healthcare providers, court personnel, insurers, and opposing counsel.<br>• Handle other assigned tasks to ensure efficient case management.
