Operations Paralegal
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Job Description
At Morgan & Morgan the work we do matters. For millions of Americans were their last line of defense against insurance companies large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states to client support staff creative marketing to operations teams every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Summary
Were looking for anOperations Paralegalto join our Personal Injury Operations Department. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills-necessary to communicate information with courtesy and tactfulness will be flexible and adaptable under pressure and be responsible for areas including but not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Accomplish strategic objectives by overseeing multiple project activities
- Provide operational oversight of attorneys and use their respective calendars to schedule depositions contact court work with defense counsel to set dates sending out demands on time and keep cases moving forward with little oversight
- Potential to audit attorney/staff tasks and establish enable and execute additional processes to ensure operationally everything is working proactively and and efficiently
- Ensuring attorney cases are filed within 90 days
- Setting deadlines for attorneys and following up to ensure deadlines are met
- Assist in the preparation and trial of lawsuits by ensuring attorneys are following all steps to push cases forward
- Help create a SOP for best practices in pushing PL cases forward
- Conduct legal research file management and case progression activities
- Requesting medical records and bills assisting with lien reductions and client closing statements
- Prepare experts or other witnesses; coordinates any other necessary pre-trial and/or trial activities as required
- Contacts parties and witnesses concerning trial dates and coordinates with the attorney regarding appearance and testimony
- Be adaptable curious and creatively solve problems in an evolving space capable of managing complexity while maintaining a sense of balance
- Contribute to team strategic initiatives and help build shared standards processes and aid in positive department culture
- Communicate job expectations by planning monitoring appraising and reviewing job contributions
- Present a professional and helpful appearance
- Assists in other areas of department or other departments as required
Qualification
- Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology
- Three to five (3-5) years paralegal experience required
- Paralegal degree or paralegal certification from an accredited institute of learning or similar experience
- Experience with Litify data entry
- Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality
- Accurate thorough and keen attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills in both public and private settings
- PC Literate with a firm understanding of Microsoft Office Programs
- Diplomacy pragmatism and assertiveness
- Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced organization
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Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance 401(k) plan paid time off and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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Employment Type
Full Time
