Healthcare Litigation Paralegal

Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Litigation paralegal shall perform various substantive legal duties under the supervision and direction of the attorneys in the Healthcare practice group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of answers to interrogatories and responses to requests for production of documents including the production of electronically stored information.
Review E-discovery for production
Review production documents for extraction of key documents
Coordinate depositions of parties requested by attorneys.
Summarize and organize depositions, records, medical records and testimony utilizing litigation support technology tools.
Assist with all aspects of case litigation, trial preparation including identifying and marking exhibits for motions, position papers, mediation depositions and trial.
Verify case citations in briefs for current validity and accuracy through Westlaw.
Interact with various government and court officials as well as with clients.
Maintain attorney calendars with case deadlines.
Assist in trial with exhibits, demonstrative aids and witnesses.
Maintain timesheets and meet firm deadlines in accordance with Firm policies.
Knowledge of document review platforms (e.g. Relativity, Reveal, Casepoint, and Everlaw).
Communicate and coordinate with experts for key data, reports and supporting documents.
Perform other duties as required.

Claims Oversight & Reporting

Serve as a key liaison between clients, insurers, brokers, defense counsel, and internal legal teams, ensuring claims are managed efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with client guidelines and service standards.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date claims records/loss runs, including reserves, exposures, and key documentation
Prepare and distribute periodic claims status reports, summaries, and dashboards
Monitor claim developments and escalate high-exposure, complex, or time-sensitive matters as appropriate
Support claims leadership and attorneys with management information, metrics, and trend analysis

Stakeholder & Client Support

Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal legal teams, clients, insurers, and external partners
Participate in client meetings and calls to provide claims updates and operational support
Respond to claims-related inquiries in a professional, timely, and solutions-oriented manner
Support onboarding of new clients, matters, or claims portfolios

Education and Experience Required

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and a certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.
A minimum of five years litigation experience and the ability to manage complex litigation using current technology is required.
Prior experience with medical malpractice cases would be a plus.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Must have a high level of computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office Suite and a working knowledge of a document management system.
Experience using electronic resources and litigation support software is strongly preferred.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and proofreading skills are also required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Client service mindset.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Performance Measures

Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.
Ability to meet firm billing requirements.
Knowledge of litigation support technology utilized in practice area.
Ability to work independently; degree of motivation and initiative.
Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients and other support staff.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to meet required deadlines.