Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 per year (depending on experience and geographic location) + annual performance-based bonus
The Veen Firm, a Plaintiff Personal Injury Law Firm is looking for a Litigation Paralegal who will support a team of attorneys handling a large and varied caseload in litigation through trial, including assisting with case management, administrative support, document preparation and review, research, and communications with clients, attorneys, experts, and the court. The paralegal will work collaboratively with clients and the litigation team. A successful candidate is someone that can thrive in a fast-paced environment and be a team player.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist multiple attorneys during various stages of litigation.
- Prepare draft discovery, responses, and privilege logs under an attorney’s direction. Organize, index, and bates stamp document production.
- Finalize draft pleadings, discovery, mediation briefs, motions and other documents, including proofreading, formatting, and organizing and assembling exhibits.
- Perform basic legal research, online research, and research court rules and procedures.
- Professionally communicate with clients, courts, attorneys, and experts.
- Open health insurance liens and communicate with health insurance companies to obtain lien information and provide updates.
- Prepare medical expense summaries.
- Assist in trial preparation, including preparing trial binders and organizing exhibits.
- Correspond and communicate with experts, organize and assist with expert file production
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- At least 5 years of experience as a Personal Injury litigation paralegal preferred (Plaintiff side or Defense).
- Strong personal and professional judgment.
- Ability to take initiative in the absence of direction.
- Ability to work under pressure with the ability to handle a wide variety of activities with great discretion and poise.
- Problem-solving abilities that adapt to a variety of situations.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Zoom and DocuSign.
- Familiarity with state and federal rules, procedures, and litigation processes surrounding depositions, discovery, mediations, hearings and trials.
- Ability to manage heavy workload, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
- Ability to be meticulous with great attention to detail, organized, efficient, and flexible.
- Ability to be proactive, resourceful, and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills.
- Dependability, able to work independently, and are deadline focused.
Our Firm, Mission, Culture and Core Values:
The Veen Firm is a nationally recognized group of trial attorneys known for their expertise and dedication to achieving exceptional results. Our unique team-oriented approach allows us to provide personalized attention similar to a boutique firm while maintaining the resources and capability of a prominent, well-established law firm. We specialize in handling complex cases with meticulous research and strategic planning to secure the best outcomes for our clients. Our collaborative efforts have consistently contributed to higher client awards and enhanced reputations for partnering attorneys. Based on a passion for justice, our motto is simple: "We're here to help."
Please let us know how you would be a good fit for our firm and include your resume and a recent writing sample. Please do not apply if you have no relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
