Personal Injury Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, discovery requests, and legal responses.
• Prepare witness and exhibit lists for trials and hearings.
• Communicate effectively with expert witnesses and clients.
• Support attorneys in pre-trial and trial preparation activities.
• Manage scheduling, track deadlines, and monitor court dates.
• File legal documents using e-service and e-filing systems.
• Provide assistance during mediation, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Participate in strategic case planning sessions with attorneys.
• Maintain and review attorneys’ calendars to ensure timely task completion.
• Collaborate with team members to promote a cooperative work environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent soft skills, including communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and ethical professional demeanor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to law office software.
• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience in personal injury law preferred.
• Management experience preferred.