Paralegal

About the Role

We are seeking a Paralegal to provide general paralegal support for the office. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your legal career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys with the preparation of responses to discovery, including meeting with clients when necessary.
• Assists with preparation of cases for trial. Sends out discovery requests. Monitors compliance with discovery by all parties and prepares motions as appropriate.
• Assists attorneys with investigation of cases. Obtains medical, insurance, employment and/or other records/information, through record requests or subpoenas. Assists with the drafting of motions, briefs, and other documents.
• Communicates with clients, claims adjusters, litigation specialists, attorneys' offices, medical provider offices, police departments, courts, and agents to request additional information/documentation as assigned.
• Sets up legal file jackets, as needed. Maintains summary of all records received by case, for attorneys and other claims personnel.
• Performs legal research at the request of the attorneys.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must have a paralegal certificate or a minimum of 6 months experience in drafting discovery documents and discovery responses, summarizing claims files and medical records, and interviewing clients.
• Minimum typing skills of 28 wpm with accuracy of 95%.
• Familiar with operation of general office equipment including calculator, fax machine, copy machine, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills required.
• Prior PC experience required including knowledge of word processing software (Word and Excel preferred).
• Knowledge of law office management, time billing and legal research software preferred.
• The selected candidate will work in office with occasional remote work opportunities.