Paralegal

Order Type : Direct Hire

Responsibilities: Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury) • Litify Case Management: • Maintain a litigation caseload of ~50 - 60 matters from inception of litigation to resolution. • Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible. • Legal Knowledge: • Have comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and case law to support attorneys in case preparation. • Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting personal injury litigation. • Drafting and Filing: • Prepare and draft documents, including Complaints, Pleadings, Motions, and Discovery Requests/Responses. • Coordinate the filing (physical and e-filing) of all documents with the appropriate courts (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Federal courts) and all relevant parties. • Discovery Process: • Oversee the discovery process by managing document production, conducting document reviews, and organizing relevant information. • Prepare and respond to discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal documents. • Client Communication: • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties as needed. • Provide updates to clients on case status and progress. • Trial Preparation: • Assist attorneys in trial preparation by organizing trial exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and preparing trial binders. • Attend trial proceedings to provide support as necessary. • Administrative Support: • Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and managing correspondence. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or appropriate hands-on work experience; • Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in a personal injury law firm; • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a pod system to include a Pre-Litigation Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal, and Attorney(s); • Proficient in the use of legal case management software (Litify a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite.