Litigation Paralegal

LERNER AND ROWE INJURY ATTORNEYS - Paralegal

Role: Litigation Paralegal manages client files in conjunction with assigned attorney. Paralegal will serve as one of the primary points of contact for clients and defense personnel. Paralegal will be responsible for setting/attending client meetings, maintaining litigation calendar, e-filing, drafting pleadings, discovery preparation, obtaining medical records/bills, trial preparation, trial assistance and other aspects of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation.

Essential Job Duties Include

• Managing caseload of personal injury cases in conjunction with attorney
• Maintain and organize client files (paper/digital)
• Ensure all documents are properly filed and accessible
• Assist in preparation of legal documents/pleadings, including complaints, motions, discovery
• Communicating regularly with clients
• Maintaining litigation calendar, including attorney meetings, court deadlines, discovery deadlines, etc.
• Communicating with insurance adjusters/defense personnel
• Reviewing claims related documentation and correspondence
• Medical records/bills review
• Preparing medical treatment summaries/chronologies
  
  

Attributes for success: Successful paralegals in similar role(s) have the following qualities: organized, competitive, exceptional communication skills and acute attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree/certification preferred
• 3 years personal injury litigation experience (required), including trial preparation/participation
• Experience e-filing (Indiana)
• Experience requesting records/bills, creating treatment/record chronologies
• Highest level of organization
• Desire to help others
  
  

Lerner and Rowe offers highly competitive pay commensurate with experience. Successful candidate will have opportunity for hybrid work schedule, but will be expected to work in Valparaiso office minimum of 3 days per week.