The Gori Law FirmPersonal Injury ParalegalEmployee Job DescriptionPosition Title: Personal Injury Paralegal Department: Personal Injury/Workers Compensation Reports To: Supervising Attorney Position is Full Time: (40 hr./week) M-F (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Alternative, Flexible Schedule 1 remote day per week available per department needs and supervisor approval. Supervisor Role: No Hourly, NonexemptOverall Descriptions of the Position: Personal Injury Paralegals at The Gori Law Firm will assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, research to support legal proceedings, and initiate legal action. Position Requirements:

• 5 years of Plaintiff's personal injury or workers compensation experience
• Competent to proficient knowledge and demonstrated skill set in:
  • MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook
  • Illinois and Missouri WC
  • Legal terms, language, and writing
  • Client and document management systems
  • Legal procedures and processes for case management
• Ability to type quickly and accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers
• Self-motivated and well-organized
• Customer Service skills preferred
• Punctual and predictable attendance
• Job duties must be regularly performed in the office
• Physical Requirements: Position is mostly sitting at a desk in an office environment; requires regular lifting of 30 lbs; max 60 lbs; ability to sit, stand, reach, kneel, and lift objects above head-height (>20lbs) required.

Position Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Analyze and summarize medical bills and medical records
• Ascertain liens and subrogation claims
• Prepare and format basic discovery
• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence.
• Maintain documents in a paper and electronic filing system. Enter new information if necessary.
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, motions, pleadings, appeals, and contracts.
• Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine cause of action.
• Electronic filing with courts
• Write case summaries for attorneys which include all relevant information.
• Maintain trial docket and ensure that attorneys have all necessary information before a trial date.
• Request documents as necessary.
• Maintain progress of cases on tracking chart.
• Contact clients as necessary.
• Calendar hearings and deadlines appropriately.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties as necessary

Education, Certificates and Licenses:

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or similar field
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check.

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