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
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