What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Litigation Paralegal (English-Spanish) position at McGlinchey Stafford?
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Communication: Engage with clients to collect case-related information and documents in both English and Spanish.
- Coordination: Organize and schedule depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients and witnesses.
- Document Management: Obtain and manage medical records, bills, and affidavits; prepare medical record chronologies and billing summaries.
- Expert Coordination: Liaise with expert witnesses and coordinate their involvement.
- Discovery: Prepare document production logs, deposition summaries, and other discovery summaries. Draft standard discovery requests, objections, and responses.
- File Management: Organize and maintain case files throughout the litigation process.
- Research: Conduct basic research projects as needed.
- Trial Preparation: Assist in preparing deposition, mediation, and trial notebooks; support trial preparation and trial proceedings.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education & Experience: Paralegal certificate or degree preferred; minimum of five years of paralegal experience required.
- Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish (both spoken and written) is essential.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently under time constraints, with a keen eye for detail.
- Writing Skills: Strong business writing skills; adept at preparing documents and proofreading for accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
- Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator with the ability to interact professionally in person, in writing, and by telephone.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to quickly learn new technology.
- Additional Skills (Preferred): Experience with Trial Director or other trial presentation software and/or e-discovery review tools is a plus.
