Job Title: Paralegal – Personal Injury – Plaintiff
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of maintaining personal injury cases, ensuring thorough preparation and organization.
- Handle pre-litigation and litigation processes, including drafting and filing necessary documents in court.
- Manage court filings and ensure all deadlines are met, maintaining a meticulous tracking system for deadline dates.
- Obtain and organize medical records, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete and accessible.
- Manage calendars efficiently using Microsoft Outlook, scheduling appointments, court dates, and follow-ups.
- Engage in heavy phone communication with clients, adversaries, and courts to facilitate case progress and resolution.
- Open, read, and organize mail to ensure all correspondence is appropriately handled and filed.
- Set up new clients in the system and perform conflict checks to avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
- Maintain filing systems and prepare files for meetings and court appearances.
- Keep track of follow-up requirements for adversary or court letters that require a response, ensuring timely and appropriate actions.
- Type letters and perform dictation tasks as needed, ensuring clear and professional communication.
Education and Experience Information:
- The candidate must have 3+ years of experience working on the Plaintiff side, with a focus on litigation in personal injury cases.
- Experience with Microsoft Office is required, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with Perfect Law is considered a plus.
- Spanish-speaking abilities are advantageous but not mandatory.
- Candidates must be extremely organized and detail-oriented to manage the complexities of personal injury cases effectively.
Salary Information:
- Salary information is not explicitly provided in the text.
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time, on-site position, requiring the candidate to work Monday through Friday.
- The law firm offers benefits as part of the employment package, although specific benefits are not detailed in the text.
