Legal Staff Paralegal in Pleasant Grove, UT

Law Firm

Pleasant Grove, UT

Legal Staff Paralegal in Pleasant Grove, UT

Legal Staff

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Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing a caseload of personal injury cases, ensuring that all deadlines and requirements are met.
- Client Communication: Maintain regular contact with clients, providing updates on case progress and addressing their inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
- Document Management: Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence. Request medical records and bills from various medical provider officers. Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and readily accessible.
- Legal Research: Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to support case preparation and strategy.
- Investigation: Assist in gathering evidence, including medical records, accident reports, and witness statements. Coordinate with expert witnesses and other professionals as needed.
- Scheduling: Manage attorney calendars, scheduling appointments, court dates, and deadlines.
- Discovery: Assist in the discovery process by preparing and responding to requests for information, interrogatories, and document production.
- Settlement Negotiation: Assist attorneys in negotiating settlements with opposing parties, insurance companies, and defense attorneys.
- Court Support: Attend court hearings, trials, and depositions with attorneys, preparing and organizing necessary documents and exhibits.

Education and Experience:
- A paralegal certificate or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of personal injury law and legal procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Compassionate and client-focused with the ability to handle sensitive situations with care.
- Spanish-speaking is preferred, but not required.

Salary Information:
- Pay: From per hour

Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance offered if full-time
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- 401(k)
- Paid time off

Additional Information:
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday
- Work Location: Hybrid remote
- Pleasant Grove, UT 84062: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Law firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.