What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager - Personal Injury position at Rushing Law Group, PLLC | Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Lawyers | New Mexico | Tennessee | Texas?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Pre-Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager specializing in Personal Injury law. In this vital role, you will support attorneys by managing pre-litigation cases, conducting thorough case assessments, and ensuring all necessary documentation and communication are handled efficiently. Your proactive approach will help streamline case progression, facilitate client interactions, and prepare cases for litigation when appropriate. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a key player in a dynamic legal team dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and effective case management.
Duties
- Assist in the intake process by interviewing clients, gathering initial case information, and documenting details accurately using legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Manage case files with meticulous attention to detail using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw, ensuring all relevant documents are organized, updated, and accessible.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research on personal injury laws, procedural law, and relevant statutes to support case development.
- Draft legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and summaries with clarity and precision.
- Coordinate with medical providers, insurance adjusters, and clients to gather necessary evidence, medical records, and documentation for case evaluation.
- Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks such as filing documents with courts or agencies while maintaining compliance with procedural law requirements.
- Provide administrative support by handling phone inquiries professionally, managing calendars for attorneys, and performing data entry to track case progress efficiently.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of personal injury law along with familiarity in related areas such as workers' compensation law and civil litigation support.
- Proficiency in legal software including PCLaw, iManage, Westlaw, LexisNexis, and document management systems.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
- Effective research skills utilizing legal databases to gather pertinent information quickly.
- Exceptional written communication skills for drafting clear legal documents and correspondence.
- Proven experience in legal administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, document review, proofreading, transcription, and client communication.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating strong phone etiquette and professional demeanor.
- Familiarity with procedural law knowledge relevant to personal injury cases; experience supporting general & commercial litigation is a plus.
Join our team to make a meaningful impact by supporting clients through the pre-litigation process! We value proactive professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute their legal support expertise to achieve successful case resolutions.
Pay: $53,800.00 - $64,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,800 - $64,900