Paralegal - Markarian Law Group

About the role

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Personal Injury Paralegal at Markarian Law Group, based in Yucaipa, CA, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements after an introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 50-60 personal injury files and manage cases from the point of filing a complaint to its resolution.
• Independently handle the day-to-day calendaring of internal and external deadlines related to each case being managed with minimal supervision.
• Develop case strategy and provide leadership and direction to case managers and intake specialists.
• Regularly consult with clients and third parties to effectively move cases forward and to a successful conclusion.
• Perform monthly case reviews to ensure clients receive proactive communication at least once a month.
• Put client notes and case relevant details into the Case Management System.
• Conduct intense point-related research and analyze case-specific legal issues to prepare documentation for the managing attorney.
• Prepare legal documents such as complaints, government claims, motions, briefs, and memorandums of law for attorney to review and file or submit.
• Review or prepare responses to discovery demands.
• Prepare for statements/depositions/mediations/court proceedings.
• E-file all court documents in state and federal court.
• Cook up summons and complaints.
• Summarize medical records and depositions transcripts.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits.
• Conduct an evaluation for 998 offers at each stage of litigation.
• Other tasks as requested by the attorney.

Qualifications

• Must have paralegal certification from an accredited institution, Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience in personal injury law required
• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution, Associates or Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Prior experience with Cloudlex case management system preferred
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe preferred