Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Paralegal - Houston, United States - Kean Miller LLP

Kean Miller LLP

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Houston, United States

2 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

With more than 200 attorneys from offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the regional economy.

Kean Miller has an opening for a Litigation Paralegal to work in our Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Practice Group in our Houston, Baton Rouge, or New Orleans or Houston office.

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Duties

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through discovery, resolution or trial, posttrial, and case closure
Prepare court filings and assembling of exhibits
Drafting and responding to discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, etc.)
Assist with preparation and support for depositions, hearings, and mediations
Review and summarize depositions and medical records
Maintain case dockets and calendars
Coordinate electronic discovery

Personal Attributes Required

Exhibits professional verbal and written communication skills
Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Possess strong technical skills
Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
Must have strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to work in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven team environment
Keeps appropriate people informed of the status of projects, work, and deadlines
Maintains a positive and "can do" attitude
Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed

Experience and Education Requirements

A Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred, a Paralegal Certificate is highly desired
Minimum of 3 years prior Paralegal experience
Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the litigation lifecycle: case management, document review, and trial experience
Technical proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint required

What Kean Miller Offers

Kean Miller provides its employees with competitive salaries and a full paid benefits package, a great work environment, stability, generous paid-time off and contributes to a 401k plan.

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How to Apply
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