<Job Summary>
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will support attorneys by managing personal injury cases from inception through resolution, ensuring all documentation and procedures are handled efficiently and accurately. Your proactive approach will help streamline case workflows, facilitate effective communication with clients and experts, and contribute to successful case outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your organizational skills and legal expertise will make a meaningful impact.
<Responsibilities>
- Assist attorneys with all phases of personal injury litigation, including case intake, investigation, and settlement negotiations
- Prepare and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and correspondence
- Conduct thorough legal research related to personal injury law and relevant statutes to support case strategies
- Manage case files using legal case management systems and document review platforms to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Coordinate with medical providers, insurance companies, witnesses, and experts to gather necessary information for cases
- Schedule appointments, depositions, court appearances, and client meetings while maintaining organized calendars
- Draft reports, summaries, and other written materials with precision, ensuring clarity and professionalism
<Qualifications>
- Proven paralegal experience with a focus on personal injury law or related practice areas such as workers' compensation or litigation
- Strong knowledge of legal research tools including Westlaw, LexisNexis, and PCLaw software for case management
- Familiarity with legal administrative processes such as document management systems and document review procedures
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports with attention to detail
- Proficiency in conducting interviews with clients, witnesses, or experts to gather relevant case information
- Experience handling legal research related to estate planning, environmental law, UCC law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, securities law, family law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law or other specialized areas is a plus but not required
- Strong clerical skills including data entry, filing, proofreading, transcription, and phone etiquette
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy standards
Join our team if you’re passionate about providing exceptional support in personal injury cases! We value proactive professionals who thrive on organization and detailed legal work. This paid position offers an engaging environment where your skills will directly contribute to positive client outcomes while advancing your career in the legal field.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
