Senior Paralegal :: Knoxville, TN (Onsite)

Senior Paralegal

Location: Knoxville, TN

Duration: 9 months, Onsite

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Work under minimal supervision to develop legal products and conduct moderately complex legal research.
• Support investigations and litigation by gathering information from various sources.
• Organize and prepare legal documents such as complaints, motions, and subpoenas.
• Assist attorneys with pre-litigation investigations including witness interviews and data analysis.
• Analyze healthcare billing and treatment records for legal use.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for managing large data sets.
• Maintain case files using eDiscovery platforms like Relativity and Everlaw.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence from templates, ensuring compliance with style and format rules.
• Provide litigation and trial support by compiling case materials and coordinating with specialists.
• Conduct legal research using tools like Westlaw and LexisNexis, ensuring accuracy in citations.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks including file management and case tracking.
• Support automated litigation processes with technology tools for creating visual materials.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of two years of litigation paralegal experience.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court systems and legal research resources.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with legal research tools like LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Familiarity with computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Understanding of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Education:

• Paralegal certificate, JD, or equivalent legal training or education.