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Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Med Mal - Plaintiff's Personal Injury / Temp
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Description
Trustpoint.One has partnered with a prominent plaintiff’s law firm in the heart of Philadelphia in their search for an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their high-performing litigation team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door and work closely with one of the firm’s top trial attorneys on high-stakes medical malpractice and personal injury matters.
The attorney who this role supports prefers the candidate to be in office 5 days a week; however, a hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote) schedule may be considered after initial first month.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys in all phases of complex litigation
Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, expert letters, and more
Prepare expert reports for production;
Candidate should be familiar with "scrubbing" documents to remove traces of changes;
Diary and follow up on all court events and deadlines;
Set up and calendar all expert meetings and conferences;
Promptly process all expert and other invoices;
Saving documents to FileVine including expert reports and deposition transcripts;
Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries
Manage case files, organize trial materials, and assist with trial prep
E-file court documents and handle filings in the Philadelphia court system
Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings
Maintain consistent communication with clients, experts, and courts
Requirements:
5 years+ of litigation experience
Prior experience with medical malpractice and personal injury cases
Familiarity with Philadelphia court procedures and ability to do filings in all counties in PA & NJ
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required
Familiarity with FileVine a plus!
Apply today if you’re an experienced legal professional ready to hit the ground running and support meaningful litigation work from day one!
Pay rate commensurate with experience: $25-35/hour
Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Description
Trustpoint.One has partnered with a prominent plaintiff’s law firm in the heart of Philadelphia in their search for an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their high-performing litigation team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door and work closely with one of the firm’s top trial attorneys on high-stakes medical malpractice and personal injury matters.
The attorney who this role supports prefers the candidate to be in office 5 days a week; however, a hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote) schedule may be considered after initial first month.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys in all phases of complex litigation
Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, expert letters, and more
Prepare expert reports for production;
Candidate should be familiar with "scrubbing" documents to remove traces of changes;
Diary and follow up on all court events and deadlines;
Set up and calendar all expert meetings and conferences;
Promptly process all expert and other invoices;
Saving documents to FileVine including expert reports and deposition transcripts;
Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries
Manage case files, organize trial materials, and assist with trial prep
E-file court documents and handle filings in the Philadelphia court system
Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings
Maintain consistent communication with clients, experts, and courts
Requirements:
5 years+ of litigation experience
Prior experience with medical malpractice and personal injury cases
Familiarity with Philadelphia court procedures and ability to do filings in all counties in PA & NJ
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required
Familiarity with FileVine a plus!
Apply today if you’re an experienced legal professional ready to hit the ground running and support meaningful litigation work from day one!
Pay rate commensurate with experience: $25-35/hour
Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
