Senior Litigation Paralegal

Summary

Join Agile Legal as a Senior Litigation Paralegal (Remote Independent Contractor)! This fast-growing company offers legal support services and seeks a skilled paralegal with at least five years of experience. The role involves various litigation tasks, including legal research, document drafting, e-filing, and case management. Success requires excellent time management, communication, and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will be proficient in legal software and have experience with medical records and personal injury cases. Remote work requires personal devices, secure internet access, and adherence to confidentiality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years experience as a litigation paralegal
• Experience with medical records and personal injury
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficiency in legal software platforms, research tools, and databases, such as Casetext, LexisNexis, or Westlaw
• Good understanding of e-filing with Pacer/ECF and various state courts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to proactively interact professionally with clients and colleagues
• Proficient in completing virtual tasks, including word processing, spreadsheets, and cloud storage systems like OneDrive or Dropbox
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined to schedule time to complete tasks within the deadlines
• Personal integrity and take ownership of your work
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Work independently while also collaborating effectively with team members
• Welcome constructive feedback and correction

Responsibilities

• Performing paralegal tasks in different states and federal jurisdictions
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support litigation proceedings or adjust to unfamiliar courts and jurisdictions
• Drafting, preparing, and e-filing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and subpoenas
• Organizing and maintaining case files and documents, ensuring all materials are up-to-date and easily accessible
• Assisting with case management tasks such as scheduling, calendaring deadlines, and coordinating with external parties
• Providing administrative support to attorneys, including proofreading documents, organizing meetings, and managing correspondence
• Professionally and effectively communicating with management, clients, and other team members promptly
• Preparing Table of Contents/Table of Authorities for court briefs (TOC/TOA)
• Preparing various types of attorney work products, including deposition summaries
• Adhering to privilege, confidentiality, and ethical standards in all aspects of work

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance defense preferred
• Medical-related experience such as nursing or pharmaceutical preferred
• Experience in a remote or on-demand capacity is strongly preferred