Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Paralegal (Personal Injury)

DiCello Levitt LLP

Cleveland, Ohio

Join a firm that is shaping front-page headlines pursuing justice every day, whether litigating some of the most significant civil and human rights cases of our time or ensuring that companies take responsibility for their actions and remediate the harm they have caused.

DiCello Levitt, a nationally prominent, Chambers and Benchmark-rated law firm with offices nationwide, is seeking a full-time Paralegal in our Cleveland, Ohio office supporting the Personal Injury practice group.

Firm Description

DiCello Levitt is a leading national plaintiffs’ law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation. The firm has delivered $20B in awards and settlements to our clients and has been recognized for our excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal.

Role and Responsibilities

This listing is for a full-time experienced personal injury or mass tort paralegal. Medical malpractice and nursing home negligence experience is beneficial for this role.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience communicating with clients; maintaining files; working with Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint and Word; managing a personal injury or mass tort docket; and drafting correspondence and other preliminary matters. This role requires great attention to detail, management of large data sets, ability to generate and track reporting, and to work in a multi-office team environment. Experience with a large document and/or case management system is highly preferred.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting legal documents such as subpoenas, pleadings, and other related correspondence.
• Conducting background and social media searches.
• Assisting with case analysis.
• Compliance with deadlines, and calendaring.
• Electronic filings of pleadings (both State and Federal).
• Open new matters and track litigation matters.
• Assisting attorney(s) in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions.
• Summarizing depositions and other relevant records.
• Managing cases and working with attorneys on various matters.
• Scheduling for attorneys for meetings, depositions, hearings and other meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Skilled in organizing and maintaining electronic case files.
• Strong written and verbal communication for drafting documents and client interaction.
• Proficient with legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to adapt to new technologies as needed.
• Familiar with court rules, filing deadlines, and legal processes.
• Able to thrive and maintain organization while managing competing priorities and working under pressure in a dynamic, highvolume setting.
• Understanding of and adherence to ethical guidelines and confidentiality requirements, ensuring client information and case details are protected.
• Commitment to continuing legal education and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or certification in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or similar field of study preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in litigation or mass tort cases.
• Experience with case management systems, preferably Litify (Salesforce) or Needles.

What DiCello Levitt Offers

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000

• Salary is dependent on experience and location.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, effective the first day of the month following your start date: medical, dental, vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Accident Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, ShortTerm Disability, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution

Time Off:

• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

DiCello Levitt LLP is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. The Firm prohibits unlawful discrimination in any term or condition of employment against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DiCello Levitt LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DiCello Levitt LLP without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DiCello Levitt LLP. Please, no phone calls or emails.

DiCello Levitt LLP provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the interviewing process and on the job. Please include any reasonable accommodation needs in your application.

For more information, visit our website: www.dicellolevitt.com.