What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal position at Recruits Lab?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal with extensive experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support to our attorneys, handling all aspects of personal injury cases from intake to settlement or trial. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, client-focused law firm dedicated to achieving justice for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of personal injury files, ensuring all deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently.
- Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing updates, gathering information, and addressing concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Document Preparation: Draft, review, and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, demand letters, settlement agreements, and correspondence.
- Investigation: Assist with case investigations by obtaining police reports, medical records, and other necessary documents to build strong cases.
- Discovery Coordination: Coordinate and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas.
- Calendaring and Scheduling: Maintain attorney calendars, schedule depositions, mediations, and court appearances, and ensure timely filing of documents.
- Trial Preparation: Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing trial notebooks, and coordinating witnesses.
- Settlement Assistance: Support attorneys in negotiating settlements by compiling damages, drafting settlement demands, and communicating with insurance adjusters.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized case files in electronic and physical formats.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal in plaintiff personal injury litigation.
- Paralegal certification or equivalent education is preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of personal injury law, litigation procedures, and court rules.
- Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with trial preparation and attendance.
- Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
- Familiarity with e-filing systems and procedures.
Work Environment: This is a full-time, on-site position in a professional office environment. Occasional overtime may be required based on case deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
Salary : $50,000 - $90,000
