About this role
Description
Main Objectives
The Litigation Paralegal will provide paralegal services for client cases which reach litigation status.
- Client contact. Timely answer and return all client calls.
- Case Development. Timely actions regarding litigation cases.
- File Documentation: Immediately document all available data in the case file. If it is not in the file, it did not happen.
Main Tasks
- Accurately draft Petitions, Answers, Discovery, Motions, Demands, and other legal documents as needed.
- Prepare cases for the litigation process, such as scheduling deadlines, hearing, and trial dates.
- Schedule calendars for hearing, depositions, and mediations.
- File appropriate documents with courts and serve opposing parties.
- Assist Litigation Attorney with case management and trial as needed.
- Continually communicate . with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and mediators.
- Sort, scan, rename, save and distribute litigation mail and faxes
- Audit cases for all expenses (medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, subro liens)
- Accurately maintain case management data in Salesforce (case management database)
- Prepare trial documents and assist with trial preparation.
Requirements
Meetings
- Team Huddles (Daily)
- Firm Huddle (Weekly)
- 1:1 with Litigation Attorney (Weekly)
- 45/90 and Annual performance reviews with Litigation Attorney
Personnel
- Reports directly to Litigation Attorney
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Personal Injury Law.
- A strong foundation in Personal Injury Litigation support, with experience in preparing cases for trial.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills are required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management with the ability to handle a high volume of work and work under pressure.
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
Your Job Type / Schedule:
- Full-Time
- Monday thru Friday (8-hour shift)
Your Work Location:
- Hybrid “in-office & remote” after 90-days of employment
- Dallas, TX 75240
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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