Job Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to assist with the litigation stage of personal injury cases. Specifically, the Paralegal is directly supporting the attorney through the litigation process by drafting all pertinent documents that support the case files, including demands, complaints, discovery, interrogatories, mediations, etc. This role is a partnership with the attorney, and at The Scott Pryor Law Group the structure of the legal team includes supporting legal assistants and research/writing support. The Paralegal files all documents with the court(s).

Duties/Responsibilities

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting letters and correspondence
• FOIA Requests
• Obtaining and organizing documentation required at litigation stage of case
• Coordinating with Investigator to obtain photos of scene and witnesses statements when needed
• Obtaining prior injury/medical and claims/lawsuits history
• Reviewing all medical records
• Preparing medical chronologies
• Drafting and sending out a demand package, as well as monitoring receipt and processing
• Preparing closing statements
• Performing other essential functions necessary for the success of the department
• Drafting pleadings
• Scheduling hearings, depositions, mediations, inspections and any other meetings
• Obtaining all relevant billing statements and subrogation logs
• Obtaining and reviewing medical records and prepare medical summaries
• Assisting in trial preparation
• Reviewing deposition transcripts and prepare deposition summaries
• Preparing and reviewing discovery, including drafting discovery and answering interrogatories and requests for production of documents

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• BILINGUAL (EN/SP) preferred
• Must have at least 2-3 years of personal injury experience
• Litigation experience required
• Paralegal training or certification required
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with a broad range of computer software
• Strong research skills and excellent oral and written communication skills

About the Person

The Scott Pryor Law Group is seeking a Paralegal who has integrity, loyalty, and a client-focused mentality. The optimal candidate is someone who has excellent attention to detail and is able to manage multiple tasks, deliver results, and maintain quality while working under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. As a Paralegal, you are an adept communicator, who has the ability to work effectively in collaboration with others to get the job done. You are highly organized, and are able to research, gather, organize and synthesize information to make effective decisions. In addition, you enjoy working as part of a team to ensure our clients’ needs are successfully met and their case is completed as successfully as possible. You have a strong work ethic and a passion for helping people.