Position Summary
CaseyGerry is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our Personal Injury litigation team. This role involves hands-on participation in all phases of litigation, from pre litigation case development through trial preparation and support. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing complex cases in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Litigation & Case Development
- Assist attorneys with case intake, investigation, and evaluation
- Request, review, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, wage loss documentation, and other damages evidence
- Draft letters of representation, identify lienholders and put them on notice
- Update the parties’ tree and add case information to case management system
- Draft demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations
- Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, medical providers, and experts
- Track statutes of limitation and critical deadlines
Litigation Support
- Support/communicate with clients and be their main source of contact with the office
- Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
- Organize, analyze, and summarize discovery materials
- Manage document production and review
- Assist with expert retention and coordination
- Assisting attorneys with preparation for depositions, document review, and other discovery and case matters through settlement, mediation, or trial
- Re-profiling and re-naming E-Served documents and incoming faxes in case management system, as well as emails and documents received by attorneys when requested
- Draft settlement accountings, contact clients for approval and signature, arrange settlement check delivery
- Draft transmittal letters to lienholders, clients, etc. of settlement along with checks
- Draft minor’s comp paperwork
- Prepare cases for closure
Trial Preparation & Trial Support
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness lists, trial binders, and jury instructions
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, and hearings
- Prepare subpoenas, trial exhibits, and demonstratives
- Attend trial and provide in-court support as needed
Case Management & Administrative Support
- Maintain case files and ensure accurate documentation in the firm’s case management system
- Monitor and calendar deadlines, hearings, and trial dates
- Coordinate with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient case progression
Education and/or Experience
- Associate or bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA recognized paralegal program
- Minimum of three-years litigation experience, or meaningful experience in a similar role
- Experience in Personal Injury preferred
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures from pre-litigation through trial
- Solid understanding of civil procedure and state and federal court rules, and the ability to master local rules of court
- Outstanding computer skills and a high-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Compensation:
- Exempt, full-time, compensation based on experience
- Fully paid benefits, Medical with a generous allowance for dependent coverage, Dental, Vision, Disability, Counseling, and more
- 401(k) with match and profit sharing
Please provide a cover letter with information about yourself, a resume with your education and experience, and references.