Paralegal
Job Description
Litigation Paralegal (Workers’ Compensation / Personal Injury Defense)
St. Louis MO
Direct Hire
In Office
A well-established law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in a fast-paced defense practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage cases from inception through resolution while working closely with experienced litigators handling matters in state and federal courts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage active caseloads from intake through trial preparation
• Coordinate depositions, independent medical exams, and attorney calendars
• Order, review, and summarize medical records
• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence
• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court requirements
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and medical professionals
• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
• Manage active caseloads from intake through trial preparation
• Coordinate depositions, independent medical exams, and attorney calendars
• Order, review, and summarize medical records
• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence
• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court requirements
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and medical professionals
• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience in workers’ compensation defense and/or personal injury defense
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and medical terminology
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• 2+ years of experience in workers’ compensation defense and/or personal injury defense
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and medical terminology
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
Why Apply:
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal seeking hands-on litigation experience in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional wellness-focused benefits.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal seeking hands-on litigation experience in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional wellness-focused benefits.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)