Posted: February 14, 2012

To be considered interested parties must complete Phelps Dunbar's electronic application ;
http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=PHELPSDUNBAR&cws=1&rid=190

This litigation paralegal position will perform various substantive and clerical legal tasks under the direction of attorneys. Summation, CaseNotebook and other litigation support products may be utilized as case management tools. Research is performed using Westlaw, Pacer, etc. Duties include the following:

1.Preparing exhibits for motions, depositions, mediation and trials.
2.Preparing documents in response to requests for production.
3.Summarizing and organizing depositions, records and testimony.
4.Drafting pleadings, memoranda and correspondence.
5.Summarizing and organizing medical records.
6.Researching and interviewing.
7.Interacting with government and court personnel.
8.Organizing and maintaining files.
9.Utilizing CDs and DVDs containing electronic data.
10.Working consistently and effectively in a team environment
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Requirements:
• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED. College or associates degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 3 or more years of paralegal experience in a litigation practice.
•High level computer literacy, including sophisticated case management experience using litigation support tools (such as CaseNotebook, Summation, Access, etc.)
•Experience using automated legal research (Westlaw, Pacer, etc.).
•Ability to manage litigation involving voluminous documents using current technology.
•Experience with electronic discovery and document organization methods and programs.
•Trial assistance experience.
•Investigation software experience.
•Familiarity with court filing requirements.
•Ability to maintain accurate time records and comply with corporate client billing guidelnes.