Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

COMPANY: Perenich Law Injury Attorneys
JOB TITLE: Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal
REPORTS TO: Firm Administrator
LOCATION: Clearwater, Florida
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
STATUS: Hourly; Non-Exempt
HOURS: 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
COMPENSATION: Based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The candidate must possess a minimum of five (5) years prior experience in managing Plaintiffs personal injury litigation caseload. Our ideal candidate will also possess superb interpersonal skills, unquestionable integrity, self-discipline, the ability to adapt to changes in processes and procedures, be detail-oriented, self-motivated, a team-player, the ability to multi-task, be an excellent communicator (written and verbal), and be proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite programs. FileVine and Medical Malpractice experience a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but may not be limited to the following):

Ability to manage all aspects of personal injury cases from beginning to end

Gather, analyze, and research information and documents

Educate the client on case progression and set appropriate client expectations

Escalate issues to the attorney as necessary

Monitor negotiations and offers

Coordinate client sign-outs

Communicating and corresponding with clients, lien holders, providers and others in the legal community;

Maintaining client files;

Calculate and manage deadlines;

Review, analyze and summarize case files and medical records;

Review, draft and file legal documents such as discovery responses, motions, complaints, and other pleadings for attorneys;

Assisting attorneys with preparation of cases for trial

Attending trial with attorneys and assisting throughout trial

Preparing various legal documents

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Paralegal Certification; preferred

A minimum of 5 years of Personal Injury (Plaintiff) experience, required

Current Personal Injury Litigation experience required

Complex Personal Injury Litigation experience a plus

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

FileVine Case Management Software experience preferred

Proficiency with computers, telephone lines, and other related office equipment

Must have strong organizational skills; be able to follow instructions, switch tasks quickly and meet deadlines.

Must exercise sound judgment, work independently, and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.

Strong professionalism both in appearance and presentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent planning and reporting skills

Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

Customer service attitude

Follow up skills

Ability to handle and keep client information confidential

Proficiency with legal administration and writing

BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:

Sense of urgency

Ability to make judgement calls

Expected to be highly accurate

Ability to learn and adapt quickly

A positive outlook and vision

Must stand by the service we deliver

Lifelong learner who enjoys improving knowledge

Ability to direct and facilitate conversations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• litigation: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000