POSITION: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

DIRECT SUPERVISOR

• Director of Personal Injury Kristian Bie, Esq.

DIRECT REPORTS

• N/A

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular case updates 

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

•  Manage cases from the start to resolution.by gathering information about the case, drafting documents, scheduling appointments, and coordinating with other legal professionals involved in the case.
• Empathetically communicate with clients regularly and answer their questions and provide updates regarding their case.  
• Conducting research and investigations including reviewing medical records, police reports, witness statements, and other evidence pertaining to a case. 
• Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Prepare evidence, exhibits, and witness for trial.
• Manage calendars, scheduling appointments, and maintaining case files.
• Communicate with other legal professionals involved in the case, including attorneys, judges, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare invoices and track billable hours for the work you perform on a case.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure all necessary documents and information are obtained.
•  Answer client questions and provide updates on the progress of their cases.
• Assist with investigations related to personal injury claims.
• Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents related to personal injury cases.
• Draft legal documents such as complaints, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Assist with the discovery process, which involves gathering and organizing information and evidence relevant to the case.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trial, including organizing exhibits, coordinating with expert witnesses, and preparing witness lists and deposition summaries.
• Assist with settlement negotiations by preparing settlement packages, calculating damages, and communicating with insurance companies or opposing counsel.
• Perform various administrative tasks, such as managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings and depositions, and maintaining and organizing files and records.
• Provide general support to attorneys, which may include conducting legal research, drafting correspondence, attending client meetings, and assisting with other tasks as needed.

SKILLS

• Comprehension of personal injury law. 
• Proficient in case management 
• Research knowledge 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Time Management 
• Case Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience in legal field.

COMPENSATION

• $37,870 – $80,710 (Market)

CONTACT

• If interested, email your resume to [email protected]