Job Description
Job DescriptionLitigation Paralegal – Insurance Defense
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a background in insurance defense or civil defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing defense litigation files from initial investigation through trial or settlement.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:
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Manage defense litigation files throughout the full litigation lifecycle.
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Review and analyze extensive medical records and prepare detailed medical chronologies.
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Prepare deposition summaries and assist with discovery-related activities.
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Coordinate with expert witnesses and manage related documentation.
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Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing and assembling trial materials.
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Draft and prepare settlement-related documents.
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Maintain accurate legal timekeeping and follow insurance-client billing guidelines.
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Provide ongoing litigation support to attorneys and ensure case files are organized and up to date.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Experience as an Insurance Defense Paralegal, Civil Litigation Paralegal, or Litigation Paralegal.
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Strong background in insurance defense or civil defense litigation.
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Hands-on experience with medical record reviews and medical chronologies.
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Experience coordinating expert witnesses and supporting trial preparation.
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Familiarity with insurance-client billing requirements and legal timekeeping.
Preferred Background:
Candidates with substantial insurance defense experience and full-cycle litigation support are strongly preferred. Particular emphasis will be placed on medical record analysis, medical chronologies, expert witness coordination, trial preparation, and insurance-client billing.