Litigation Paralegal

Dinsmore is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in our Litigation practice group.  While the location preference is Pittsburgh, PA, we will consider qualified applicants at other office locations. 

Responsibilities

Review and summarize medical records and deposition transcripts

Prepare notices of depositions and deposition exhibits

Communicate with experts and clients

Create and maintain case chronologies

Draft discovery requests and discovery responses

Assist in the draft of motions, responses, replies, and exhibits

Review and organize document productions for responsiveness, applying necessary redactions, and finalizing for production

Organize and manage document productions

Organize and maintain internal active case lists with applicable deadlines to the client, opposing counsel, and the court

Assist in the research of case law

Draft client update reports

Ability to work with Project Assistant, Clerks, and other staff to fulfill production needs

Ability to multi-task, carry a large caseload, and work overtime as needed

Other duties as requested

Requirements

At least five years of experience in the area of business litigation with

A college degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalent

Strong knowledge and experience with discovery is a must, as well as

Knowledge accessing and reviewing court dockets. 

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Be highly organized

Have strong technical and database skills and

Possess pre-trial and trial experience