Litigation paralegal

Goldenberg Schneider, LPA (GS) is a Blue Ash-based law firm that has been serving clients for over 25 years. GS specializes in two practice areas: civil litigation and environmental, health, & safety compliance. Our civil litigation team is seeking an experienced, full-time paralegal to play a key role in case research, filing, administrative support, and more . GS cases typically involve class actions encompassing consumer rights and protection (including defective products), insurance (including long term care), employment and labor, and personal privacy and data breaches.

The civil litigation paralegal will provide GS’s civil litigation team with both administrative and substantive support. Acting as the point of contact for clients, customer service and kindness are important skills for this position. If you have 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, consider yourself a detail-oriented individual, and possess passion for helping people, you could be a great fit.

Job Duties

• Organize and maintain electronic and paper correspondence as well as files for multiple cases at once while also tracking related deadlines
• Assist attorneys in conducting factual investigations, including interviews with clients
• Draft screening memos and engagement letters/retainers
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing information and obtaining information regarding case status and details
• Collect medical records and bills and review, index, organize, analyze, and summarize them
• Research potential cases using public records and PACER and Internet searches
• File documents electronically in various courts when necessary (proficiency with PACER is critical)
• Organize and prepare exhibits in preparation for depositions, mediations, trial, etc.
• Assist in preparing responses to discovery requests from other parties
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence 
• Help answer and direct incoming calls
• Coordinate attorneys' calendars when scheduling meetings and conference calls; assist with maintaining and updating attorneys’ calendars

Qualifications

• Education: Paralegal certification or college degree.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a paralegal.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication for interacting with clients, witnesses, and attorneys.  Must be comfortable talking on the phone to clients and potential clients.
• Attention to detail: Crucial for reviewing documents, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance.
• Organization and time management: Ability to manage, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines
• Legal technology: Proficiency with legal databases and court filing systems (e.g., PACER), document management software, and standard office software like Microsoft Office.
• Legal writing: Ability to draft legal documents under attorney supervision using prior examples. Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Legal terminology and procedure: Understanding legal jargon, procedures, and ability to research and understand local court rules.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Excellent benefits, including healthcare, dental, and vision
• 401k and Profit-Sharing Program

How to Apply

• Email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person