Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

About the role

In this role you will work primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or Paralegals to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states.
• Assist in all aspects of the litigation process, including providing support for attorneys in the discovery process, motion practice, hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations.
• Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, legal memorandum, waivers, memos, case briefs, request medical records, Rule 11 agreements, settlements, and client correspondence.
• Compile deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions, depositions, investigation, mediation settlements, and maintain familiarity with all discovery phases, including answers and responses to interrogatories, production, disclosures, and requests for admissions.
• Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
• Provide assistance to other Paralegals within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet firm and client needs.
• Organize and prioritize workload to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
• Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, including actual courtroom trial experience.
• Personal injury experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program (preferred).

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) coverage.

Pay

$85,000 - $95,000.00+ per year (DOE)

Schedule

Flexible schedule; overtime required.