We are looking for a Personal Injury Paralegal for our medium-sized law firm. The job is challenging, but fulfilling and rewarding, if you enjoy helping others. You will be responsible for managing a client caseload and acting as a liaison between the client and the assigned attorney. You will be trained to perform your duties and on the relevant procedures. An ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, the ability to work individually and in a team setting. You should have a professional demeanor, compassion, good written and verbal communication skills, and solid word processing skills. The ideal candidate will have the ability to plan, pay attention to detail, work efficiently under deadlines and take initiative. Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The job will likely include annual pay raises. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

· The responsibilities include working closely with one or more of the firm's attorneys on a variety of personal injury cases. A typical personal injury caseload will be comprised of pre-litigation and litigation cases. Candidates will be responsible for calendaring deadlines, ordering medical records, sending written discovery requests, trial preparation and acting as a liaison with the firm’s clients.

Experience: Individuals with prior case management or paralegal experience are preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Education: Four-year degree from an accredited college or university or a paralegal certificate

Compensation: Standard pay range for a paralegal is $45,000 to $75,000 annually ($21.63-36.05 per hour), depending on experience. Pay increases available as seniority accrues. Benefits offered to full time employees:

· Medical Coverage (paid for by firm)

· Dental & Vision Coverage

· 11 Paid Holidays

· 120 hours (15 days) Paid Personal Time Off

· Group Life Insurance Policy (paid for by firm)

· Options to enroll in TASC (a flex spending account)

· 401K Plan with up to a 4% Employer Match

· Consideration for telecommuting options after first 6 months

All interested candidates MUST submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, July 14, 2023, at 11:59 pm to be considered for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees may choose to wear masks, but it is not a requirement. High traffic areas are cleaned on a daily basis. Work from home opportunities may be available if sick.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal/Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person