Job Description
We are a rapidly expanding plaintiff's personal injury law firm seeking a paralegal/litigation assistant to start immediately. This position is full-time, and experience in the personal injury field is strongly preferred, though not required. This position offers an opportunity for the right candidate to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced and professional environment.
Candidate will be responsible for handling a full caseload of civil personal injury cases, and will assist the attorneys with the following: drafting and filing complaints, building a discovery plan, propounding and responding to discovery, drafting case-related documents (such as deposition summaries, mediation briefs, etc.), calendaring events (such as discovery deadlines, depositions, physical exams, etc.), writing correspondence (such as meet-and-confer letters), preparing cases for trial, etc.
The candidate must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks. In addition, the candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to work efficiently and autonomously.
The following skills are REQUIRED:
Proficiency w/Microsoft Office (mainly Word, Outlook, and Excel)
Proficiency w/computers and technology
Comfortability in paperless office environment
Ability to handle a caseload of 50+ litigation cases at a time
The following skills are PREFERRED:
Experience in the personal injury field
Legal research skills
Drafting law and motion
Familiarity with statutes, codes, local rules, etc.
Strong vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills
Self-starter mentality, with the ability to work efficiently with minimal oversight
Knowledge of medical terminology
Team player mentality
Spanish-speaking is a plus
Please send cover letters and resumes. Salary commensurate with experience. Relaxed, friendly office environment. Free parking.
Company Description
Plaintiff's personal injury law firm specializing in catastrophic injuries, substantial injuries, wrongful death, auto crashes, slip and falls, etc. Fast-paced and friendly environment. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-adamson-4731526