Practice Group Assistant chez Polsinelli

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be, is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Dallas office is looking for a Practice Group Assistant to assist its Health Care Litigation and Disputes Practice Group in all aspects of the practice, including, but not limited to Peer Review Hearings, Arbitrations and all facets of litigation including trial.  This position will also assist our Commercial Litigation group in Dallas.  This is a good position for an entry level paralegal or someone with some law firm experience in litigation or health care interested in the paralegal field. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update all hospital governing documents (bylaws, credentials policies, rules and regulations, etc.)
• Prepare and maintain notebooks and indices for Peer Reviews, Experts, Trial, etc.
• Draft routine legal documents
• Maintain ongoing correspondence file between hospital, practitioner and their counsel during peer review
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect documents from various sources
• Docket peer review and litigation deadlines
• Collect, organize, analyze and summarize depositions and medical records. 
• Review and analyze documents
• Communicate with clients, hospitals and other counsel
• Prepare subpoenas
• Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits.
• Assist with trial preparation:  assist with pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list, organize exhibits, files and other supporting documents. 
• Assist during trial:  manage exhibits, assist with witnesses and any other duties associated with trial. 
• Conduct various document searches and factual research

Skills:

• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys
• Ability to search database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing and/or categorizing documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented
• Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, clients, other counsel and vendors. 
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with litigation software, including, but not limited to, Relativity, Concordance, CaseMap, TextMap and Trial Director.
• Prefer experience in all phases of the litigation process, particularly areas involving healthcare
• Prefer experience preparing for trials and/or arbitrations

Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
• Prior paralegal experience or law firm experienced preferred. 

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity and expression, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.