Paralegal/Case Manager

This is a remote position.

• Conduct research to investigate the facts of a case in order to obtain useful information
  
• Prepare legal documents and articles required for a case preparation
  
• File appeals, exhibits and briefs with a court clerk or opposing legal counsel
  
• Manage and organize legal information by ensuring proper archiving or storage on electronic-filing systems
  
• Collect, arrange, and preserve evidence and other useful document required for a legal proceeding
  
• Oversee the drafting of client and legal correspondence documents such as mortgages and contracts
  
• Contact clients to update them on the progress of a case as well as reply their enquiries or forward to an attorney
  
• Oversee the delivery of subpoenas and court summons to witnesses and other concerned individuals
  
• Schedule and arrange client meetings with attorney
  
• Notify an attorney or law firm of the time frame or deadlines for a case preparation
  
• Establish good working relationship with clients in order to obtain vital information required in preparing for a case
  
• Respond to clients and obtain their correspondence in absence of an attorney
  
• Review trial transcripts, take notes during legal proceedings and handle exhibits
  
• Prepare case summaries and other documents which support a case preparation
  

Requirements

• High school diploma is required - 2-year degree and Paralegal certification are acceptable, but a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  
• Previous case management process experience is needed - preferably as a personal injury case manager, or related jobs such as paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant at a law firm, non-profit, or human services agency
  
• Experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research is vital
  
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet presentation, and case management software
  
• Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple matters at once
  
• Possesses exceptional organizational skills as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral