Job Overview
Our growing law firm is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting personal injury cases from inception through resolution, ensuring smooth case management and effective client communication. Your energetic approach and strong organizational skills will help us deliver exceptional legal support to our clients. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive paralegal experience, especially in personal injury law, and demonstrate proficiency in legal research, document management, and litigation support. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a fast-paced environment dedicated to justice and client advocacy.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all phases of personal injury cases, including investigation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
- Conduct thorough legal research using LexisNexis, and other legal databases to support case strategies
- Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and correspondence with clients and opposing counsel
- Manage case files efficiently using legal case management software (not paper)
- Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather relevant information for case development
- Maintain accurate records of case activities, deadlines, and court filings in compliance with procedural law requirements
- Coordinate with medical providers, insurance companies, and other stakeholders to facilitate case progress
- Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion while ensuring compliance with legal standards
Experience
- Proven Plaintiff paralegal experience supporting personal injury law cases
- Strong knowledge of legal drafting, and document management systems
- Familiarity with legal research tools including LexisNexis
- Experience with electronic filing systems and document review platforms such as Odyssey eFileIL software
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills for client interaction and collaboration within the legal team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) for drafting documents and managing case data
- Prior experience handling confidential information with professionalism and integrity
Salary averages between $43,467 and $119,819 annually for the highest tier paralegal and is determine by the firm owner based on the criteria above and have the following experiences to be considered:
- Staff Supervision: Acting as a Paralegal Manager or team lead, which involves hiring, training, and checking the work of junior staff.
- Specialty Certifications: Holding niche credentials like a Certified Litigation Support Professional (CLSP) or a Civil Litigation Specialist designation.
- Workflow Optimization: Designing the firm's standard operating procedures (SOPs) and selecting new software infrastructure.
- Advanced Industry Credentials: While experience is king, elite earners back up their work history with recognized certifications that prove their specialized knowledge.
- Leadership & Operational Management: The highest-paid paralegals usually step into management, reducing the operational burden on the firm's partners.
- High-Tech E-Discovery & Litigation Support
- High-Value and Niche Practice Specializations: Moving away from general practice into high-stakes, highly regulated fields dramatically increases earning potential.
Join our team to make a meaningful impact by supporting clients through challenging times while advancing your career in personal injury law!
Pay: $43,467.00 - $119,819.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bloomington, IL 61701
