About This Role
This paralegal role supports litigation teams by preparing documents, assisting with discovery, and managing case files. The position suits a meticulous and motivated individual capable of handling complex legal tasks and adapting to shifting demands.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, and proofread a variety of documents, including correspondence, agreements, and pleadings
- Work with attorneys to advance litigation in each case, taking initiative to regularly update team members on case status and alert attorneys to important client and case needs
- Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions, and issuing subpoenas
- Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms
- Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate
- Prepare for trial, including compiling trial materials, coordinating witnesses, preparing and issuing trial subpoenas, preparing and managing exhibits, and attending trial
- Gather and analyze complex medical records needed to prepare medical chronologies
- Follow client billing guidelines and enter accurate billing entries
Requirements
- Meticulous, diligent, personable, and highly motivated
- Capable of responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities
- Able to anticipate challenges and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions and take action
- Deliver high-quality work product and take ownership, responsibility, and accountability
- Comfortable with learning new technology and processes
- Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
- Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4+ years’ litigation defense experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Firm-paid life and disability insurance
- Domestic partner benefits
- Generous paid time off policy
- Retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions
- Nine paid holidays
- Well-being programs and activities
- 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling
- Casual atmosphere and attire
- Hybrid work environment
Application Process
- Apply with your resume and cover letter referencing this position
About the Company
Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability boutique law firm with more than 200 lawyers in 17 offices. The firm is known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products in high-exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states, having surpassed its 1,000th trial milestone.
