Paralegal
Overview
Piccin and Glynn specializes in personal injury law and works diligently to help their clients receive fair compensation. To further this effort, we are looking for a Paralegal to assist attorneys by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, and researching legal precedent. This role will also be responsible for conductingresearch to support a legal proceeding to formulate a defense or to initiate legal action.
Responsibilities
Prepare legal correspondence and organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing system
Prepare, edit, and review legal documents in personal injury actions, including complaints, summonses, discovery, subpoenas, affidavits, and all other pleadings
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internetsources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
Prepare cases for mediation (review file to ensure that we have all medical records/bills, prepare MedicalExpenses Recap and mediation statement} and trial (organizing witness lists and exhibitsmedical records and bills, property damage photos, etc.
Talk and meet with clients and possibly professionals to discuss various aspects of cases
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents
File pleadings with court clerks
Subpoena and schedule witnesses to testify at hearings
Manage attorneys' calendars and scheduling of meetings, conferences, depositions, hearings, etc.
Request, review, and summarize relevant medical records for the cases
Prepare Demand packages
Qualifications
Minimum of five years personal injury experience preferred; experience with medical malpractice is a plus
Understanding of legal terms and concepts, court pleadings & processes, and legal research
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience with legal software systems
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person