Our client is looking for a highly qualified Paralegal to join their personal injury law firm!
You will be highly organized detail oriented and has strong communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with clients
- Conduct legal research
- Gather and organize relevant medical records and chronologies
- Interview clients
- Maintain professional interaction with clients doctors attorneys etc.
- Meet/beat deadlines and maintain calendars including scheduling depositions hearings mediation etc.
- Prepare for trial
- Draft and file legal documents including complaints discovery motions and subpoenas; often NOT electronic filing
- Train and manage Legal Assistants
- Additional duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALITIES:
- 3 years of Personal Injury experience
- Must be able to follow instructions be motivated and have initiative must be able to record and follow up on requested information.
- Excellent math skills for accurate closing statements
- Respect for confidentiality
- Highly empathetic
- Strong computer skills including but not limited to use of Aderant (ATO) MS Excel MS Word and MS Outlook
- Gather relevant documents for attorneys use in upcoming depositions meetings telephone conferences trials etc.
- Familiar with medical records and chronologies
- Outstanding time management skills typing skills and ability to multi-task.
- High energy initiative and integrity
- Detail oriented
- Must be professional and cooperative with coworkers
- Must be organized with a strong attention to detail
- Veterans encouraged to apply!
Software:
- Familiar with Case management software & client profiles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Education:
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus
Pay:
- Dependent on experience
- Excellent benefits