Litigation Paralegal - Dallas

Description

Witherite Law Group is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve by fulfilling our mission of serving and guiding our clients, community and one another with unmatched expertise and absolute integrity.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients in ways uncommon in the legal industry. The foundation of this unique approach is our firm’s primary values of people first, unmatched expertise and integrity always. We’re determined to help our clients the settlement they deserve and receive the service and care they need so they can focus on healing, taking care of their families, and getting their lives back together.  

We are a Top 100 Places to Work law firm (2015 – 2020) and a 2021 National Top Workplace seeking experienced Paralegals to join our litigation team. Our paralegals play a vital role in providing support in all areas of personal injury case management involving motor vehicle accidents leading to successful outcomes for our number one priority; our clients. 

At Witherite Law Group, we value our employees' contributions and offer competitive compensation packages. Paralegals start with a base pay of $90,000 and have the option of a 3-2 hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in office and 2 days of work from home each week. We offer a robust package of benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, as well as company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. 

If you are looking for a career that is more than a job, contact us today! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage a case load of 50-75 cases 

• Accurately draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery and various motions 

• Continually communicate with clients, counsel, experts, and courts 

• Audit cases for all expenses (medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, subrogation liens) 

• Accurately maintain case management data in Needles (case management database) 

• Prepare trial documents and assist with trial preparation 
  
   

Desired Skills & Experience: 

• Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle collisions 

• Proficient in preparing discovery responses 

• Detail oriented with a focus on grammar and language arts 

• Professional appearance and behavior 

• Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation 

• Trucking experience preferred 
  
   

Job Requirements:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email 

• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software (File Vine preferred) 
  
   

Education Requirements:

• College degree or comparable paralegal certification and experience 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, 5 years experience preferred 

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Some overtime may be required in order to timely accomplish work demands. 

Disclaimer:  

Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.  Witherite Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals regardless of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, national origin, ethnic origin, military service status, or any protected class. 

Salary : $90,000