Law Firm
Augusta, GA
Legal Staff Paralegal in Augusta, GA
Legal Staff
2-3 yrs required
No
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
Objective:
The Paralegal supports the legal team by managing the day-to-day movement of personal injury and workers' compensation cases. This role ensures that all documentation, communication, and follow-through are handled efficiently and accurately to keep cases progressing toward successful resolution.
Case File Management:
- Open, organize, and maintain digital case files in the case management system
- Request and follow up on medical records, bills, and liens
- Track treatment updates and maintain detailed client contact logs
- Ensure all case deadlines, tasks, and follow-ups are documented and met
Client Communication Support:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the life of the case
- Provide updates, request documents, and address client questions or concerns
- Prepare clients for depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings
- Deliver exceptional client experience through consistent, compassionate communication
Attorney Support:
- Draft demand letters, correspondence, and legal documents under attorney supervision
- Prepare discovery responses and assist in trial prep when needed
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, and expert scheduling
- Communicate with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the supervision of a lawyer
- Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
- Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
Education and Experience Information:
- 2+ years of experience as a personal injury or workers' compensation paralegal
- Knowledge of case management systems, personal injury law, and medical record processes
- Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Ability to manage a high caseload with accuracy and care
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
Salary Information:
Compensation: $18 per hour plus additional benefits
About the Law Firm:
The law firm is an experienced personal injury law firm with a focus on automobile accidents, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and social security/disability. They handle cases throughout Georgia and South Carolina. The team is dedicated to serving others and is searching for a well-rounded candidate to join their team.
Jun 20, 2025
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