Personal Injury Paralegal

Personal Injury Paralegal (In Office Only)

Our busy firm is looking for an experienced and professional legal assistant/paralegal to provide critical support to our team. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and overall, a reliable team player. The perfect fit for this role can work independently, communicate effectively, and closely follow policies and procedures. If you have experience in a legal setting, can multi-task and work collaboratively, and are looking for a rewarding position in the legal industry with plenty of room to grow, this could be the opportunity for you!

• Adhere closely to the firm's policies and procedures
• Communicate with clients and manage client expectations
• Calendar and maintain deadlines
• Draft legal documents and correspondence
• Collaborate with the medical records department to ensure timely receipt of records
• Schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and mediations, including coordination with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and service providers
• Conduct research and background investigations
• Prepare Ch. 74 notice letters
• Prepare materials for deposition, mediation, and trial
• Maintain thorough documentation
• Demonstrate meticulous document and file management
• Process case expenses promptly

• Associate's degree or paralegal certification required; Bachelor's degree preferred;
• Three years recent experience as a legal assistant/secretary or paralegal OR five years recent experience in a law firm setting required, preferably in personal injury;
• OR equivalent combination of training, experience, and education above
• Bilingualism is strongly preferred
• Exceptional time management and ability to think critically
• Technical proficiency and comfortability with legal software
• Verifiable references are required
• This is a full-time, in-office position