With over 725 lawyers in 32 offices across the U.S., Dinsmore is committed to maintaining and developing a strong market profile. This is both to facilitate an understanding of the firm's capabilities by current and prospective clients, and to support the recruitment of talented attorneys and business professionals.
Dinsmore is seeking a Paralegal at our Indianapolis, IN location who will support multiple attorneys in connection with Tort Litigation with an emphasis on asbestos.
Responsibilities
Serve as the main point of contact for all assigned casesHandle all tasks associated with document production and distribution for attorneysResearch medical and legal literatureLocate and interview medical expertsServe as a liaison between law firms, medical experts and other partiesPrepare medical record chronologies, charts, diagrams, expert witness reports and timelines for use in formulating medical-legal case theoriesContact Clients and opposing firms regarding examinations under oath and court calendar mattersActs as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, and publicAssist in trial preparation, including organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and bindersAssist attorneys with client depositionsOrganize and maintains case files
Requirements
3+ years’ experience with general tort, insurance defense, and commercial litigationCollege degree, ABA-approved paralegal certificate, or experience equivalentPerform high-quality billable workExpertise in assisting attorneys through all phases of litigationPossess the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse case loadAttention to detail and accuracy, and confidentialityPossess strong technical and database skillsKnowledge and experience with discovery and subpoenasUnderstanding of federal, state and local rules of civil procedureElectronic document management experienceWillingness to learn and master new softwareMust have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
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