Paralegal - Civil Litigation - Raleigh

Job Description
The candidate must have civil litigation experience, be detail oriented, have a professional demeanor, and be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional proofreading, written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities include summarizing medical files and discovery requests, drafting correspondence and pleadings, scheduling mediations, depositions, etc., and coordinating litigated files.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Summarizing legal documents
Summarizing depositions or hearings
Summarizing medical records
Performing records research
Performing legal research
Checking legal forms for accuracy
Preparing reports
Preparing correspondence
Drafting legal documents
Assisting lawyers with preparing for trials, hearings, meetings
Record time for client billing
The ability to perform legal research
The ability to interview witnesses and document what is learned
Good writing and communication skills
The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
Proficiency with Word, Outlook and internet research 
In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy   
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.