Paralegal
- $50,000 - $70,000
- Edwardsville, PA
Paralegal needed for a growing personal injury firm!
A bit about us:
We take pride in our history of legal excellence, navigating diverse and intricate legal matters. In our personal injury practice alone, we've achieved remarkable success, securing over $150 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Our approach is not just about handling cases; it's about building lasting relationships with our clients. We understand the unique needs of the people we serve and are here to provide the support and guidance they require.
Why join us?
Do you want to work with some of the nation’s best Clients AND enjoy time at home w/ family? We do too!
- Meaningful Work!
- Best in Class Firm!
- Competitive Compensation Package!
- Complete Benefits Package!
- Flexible Work Schedules!
- Accelerated Career Growth!
- Fun Company Activates!
- Many More
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Document Preparation: Format and proofread legal documents and correspondence specific to personal injury cases, including but not limited to discovery, pleadings, deposition notices, subpoenas, trial binders, and reports to insurance carriers.
2. Case and Deadline Management: Maintain accurate case documentation, manage deadlines related to personal injury cases, and coordinate scheduling to ensure smooth case progression.
3. Communication: Conduct professional and timely communications with clients and attorneys, facilitating effective information exchange in the context of personal injury litigation. Spanish-speaking abilities are a plus, as it would enhance communication with our diverse client base.
4. Court Filings: File matters and documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with electronic court filing and paper filing procedures.
5. Administrative Tasks: Answer phones, scan and distribute incoming mail, and manage files in the document management system.
6. Legal Compliance: Stay informed about local rules and statutes applicable, ensuring adherence to all necessary guidelines specific to the personal injury field.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
1. Document Preparation: Format and proofread legal documents and correspondence specific to personal injury cases, including but not limited to discovery, pleadings, deposition notices, subpoenas, trial binders, and reports to insurance carriers.
2. Case and Deadline Management: Maintain accurate case documentation, manage deadlines related to personal injury cases, and coordinate scheduling to ensure smooth case progression.
3. Communication: Conduct professional and timely communications with clients and attorneys, facilitating effective information exchange in the context of personal injury litigation. Spanish-speaking abilities are a plus, as it would enhance communication with our diverse client base.
4. Court Filings: File matters and documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with electronic court filing and paper filing procedures.
5. Administrative Tasks: Answer phones, scan and distribute incoming mail, and manage files in the document management system.
6. Legal Compliance: Stay informed about local rules and statutes applicable, ensuring adherence to all necessary guidelines specific to the personal injury field.
Qualifications:
- Legal Case Management: 2 Years (Required)
- Personal Injury Experience (Preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Requirements:
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent reading and comprehension skills.
- Strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to prioritize assignments effectively.
- Familiarity with electronic court filing and paper filing procedures for various jurisdictions, including local rules and statutes, specifically in the context of personal injury law.
- 2+ years of experience in a law firm setting, preferably with a focus on personal injury.
- SPANISH-SPEAKING ABILITIES ARE A PLUS.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy