Paralegal

Southern New Hampshire, Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite.

About the role

Are you a Paralegal with litigation experience looking for an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and grow your career? Our client is seeking an organized and detail-oriented legal professional to join a busy Personal Injury practice in their Southern New Hampshire office. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients, managing multiple priorities, and taking ownership of their caseload! Applicants with Litigation experience outside of Personal Injury are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain personal injury case files from intake through resolution
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents including complaints, interrogatories, settlement demands, subpoenas, correspondence, motions, and objections
• Assist with discovery, document management, and preparation of case materials
• Request, review, organize, and maintain medical records and other case-related documentation
• Prepare evidence, exhibits, and case files for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Prepare and serve legal documents and assist with electronic filings in State and Federal Courts
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, court staff, and other legal professionals
• Track case deadlines and ensure timely completion of filings, discovery, and other case-related tasks

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal or legal support experience
• Personal Injury experience preferred; other litigation experience will be considered
• Familiarity with State and Federal Court rules, filings, and procedures
• Experience drafting and preparing legal documents, discovery, and case correspondence
• Strong organization and attention to detail with the ability to manage a heavy caseload and competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients, attorneys, insurance professionals, courts, and opposing counsel
• Strong proofreading and document review skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and standard office technology
• Experience with legal case management software such as Filevine is a plus

Pay

$28-34+/HR Depending on Experience