Paralegal (DO NOT CONTACT OFFICE)

POSITION: PERSONAL INJURY/MASS TORTS PARALEGAL

Summary of Job: Personal injury/Mass Torts paralegal responsible for supporting attorneys in various aspects including investigation, records requests and follow-up, case preparation, management, and court filings. Experience with personal injury and/or mass torts claims preferred but not required.

Job Description

• Investigate claims files, organize and request medical records, and work with clients to gather necessary materials and provide claim/case updates, as needed
• Prepare pre-suit settlement demand packages
• Open Estate files in wrongful death matters
• Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, or appeals, etc. for use by attorney
• Draft routine legal documents (summons, complaint, motions, notices of hearing, notices of depositions, subpoenas, etc.) for review and use by attorneys
• Schedule depositions and other meetings with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters and others
• Identifies, locates, interviews, and evaluates potential experts and sends expert packages for review
• Track requests for documents and regularly follows up on progress of receipt
• Regularly review files and proactively work to move cases forward
• Document files and updates clients when necessary regarding status of cases
• Remain flexible and open to requests for support or assistance outside of the scope of this job description and to other duties as directed by the supervising attorney

Job Requirements

• Personal Injury/Mass Torts experience
• Experience requesting medical documentation and following up on requests
• Team oriented and leadership driven
• Independent, self-starter with who takes initiative and always goes above and beyond
• Outgoing personality with patience to deal with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, and clients and to provide information with ordinary courtesy, diplomacy and tact
• Experience with technology, ideal candidate is tech savvy, open to improving methodologies and constantly integrating new ideas into processes
• Accurate typing ability of 45 wpm and comprehensive computer and office equipment experience
• Proficient in technology skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Sharefile
• Proficient in e-filing systems used in Wake County, and federal courts
• Exceptional writing skills and documentation including settlement statements, creating chronological support, and communications with clients and court systems

· Knowledge of legal principles and practices in order to assume responsibility of providing support for attorney team members in case management and information gathering at a level normally acquired through completion of an associate’s degree or certified paralegal education

· Knowledge of the various courts, their rules and filing requirements

· Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail skills to allow for timely, effective, and accurate performance of job duties

· Ability to maintain utmost integrity in confidential matters

Education: Minimum 2 year degree and/or paralegal certificate

Salary Range*: Very competitive within Paralegal field

Hours: 9 am – 5 pm in person (Monday – Friday)