Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

Do you possess a passion for aiding individuals who have suffered profound losses or catastrophic injuries?

Are you known for your meticulous attention to detail and your ability to take initiative and work autonomously? Do you prioritize delivering high-quality work while fostering a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere?

If these qualities resonate with you, then you might be the ideal candidate for our Paralegal role.

About Us:

We are a distinguished, nationally recognized legal practice, comprising a team of 12 attorneys committed to pursuing justice for our clients and holding wrongdoers accountable. As a Paralegal, you'll play a pivotal role in handling the essential behind-the-scenes tasks that enable us to serve our clients effectively and advance cases efficiently.

What is the opportunity?

Competitive Base Salary: $60k plus per year based on experience; Annual discretionary bonus

Top Law Firm: Support nationally recognized firm known for its dedication to handling high-stakes, intricate cases.

Engage in Meaningful Work: Work with a team that is passionate about advocating for victims and the families of victims, ensuring they receive fair settlements.

Recognition for Individual and Collaborative Performance

Supportive Management and Leadership: A leadership team that cares about each individual contributor, their families, and their success.

Locally Managed: A small but mighty team of 12 attorneys and 3 support staff

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance coverage from Day 1, with the option to extend coverage to spouse and dependents at the employee's expense
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and $50,000 life insurance policy
• Two weeks of paid time off per year, along with 8 paid holidays
• Eligibility for 401(k) with annual Safe Harbor Contribution after 12 months
• What you can bring:
• A positive and friendly attitude toward the work, the team, and the clients
• High energy with a “can-do, coachable attitude
• Enjoy working with a team and independently
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

What you will do

• Preparing, editing, filing, and serving pleadings and correspondence
• Scheduling meetings and depositions, including court reporters
• Communicating with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Obtaining, organizing, and maintaining client medical records
• Organizing medical records for experts
• Reviewing and preparing discovery requests and responses
• Negotiating subrogation claims
• Assisting with trial preparation

Requirements:

• Previous experience in civil litigation, particularly in medical malpractice/personal injury cases
• Familiarity with local court rules in Ohio
• Ability to quickly adapt to and utilize various e-discovery, case management, and practice management technologies
• Proficiency in personal computer skills, including Outlook, Word, & Excel
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational, document review, revision, and editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication abilities

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career path where your skills and dedication will make a genuine difference, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Litigation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Legal case management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43215 (Required)

Work Location: In person