Litigation Paralegal

Wettermark Keith; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

A national personal injury firm is seeking a detail-oriented Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal for their Chattanooga office. This full-time position requires managing all phases of personal injury litigation, supporting attorneys, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and proficiency with legal case management tools. The firm offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a paralegal in a law office setting.
• 2+ years of experience in a personal injury law firm preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to summarize medical records.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and damages documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with legal case management, document management, and e-filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in personal injury litigation phases.
• Draft and review pleadings and case documents.
• Manage and organize personal injury case files.
• Communicate with clients for updates and information.
• Coordinate depositions and court hearings.
• Coordinate depositions, IMEs, mediations, and court hearings.
• Prepare trial and mediation materials, including exhibits and witness lists.
• File documents with state and federal courts, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Utilize LexisNexis to support case strategy and research.
• Maintain up-to-date case information across internal systems.

Skills

Legal writing and drafting skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple cases

Proficiency with legal case management systems

Attorney communication

Executive/administrative support

Client communication

Multi-case handling

Research

Tools

LexisNexis

E-filing systems

Document management

Case management software

Job description

About Us: Wettermark Keith is a rapidly growing national personal injury firm. We pride ourselves on our integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. At Wettermark Keith, we understand that our work extends far beyond the courtroom. We engage with people during some of the most challenging times of their lives – moments filled with uncertainty, fear, and stress. Our clients come to us in the aftermath of tragic accidents, seeking not just legal representation, but a beacon of hope for their future.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our growing legal team. This role is ideal for a paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys being deeply involved in all stages of personal injury litigation—from pleadings through trial preparation. The Litigation Paralegal will play a critical role in supporting attorneys, managing case progression, and ensuring exceptional service to our clients.

This is afull-time, in-person (Monday - Friday) position in ourChattanooga office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation, including discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Manage and maintain personal injury case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and well-organized within case management systems.
• Communicate regularly with clients to obtain information, provide case updates, and explain next steps with professionalism and empathy.
• Request, review, organize, and summarize medical records, medical bills, wage documentation, and other damages-related materials.
• Coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), mediations, and court hearings.
• Prepare trial and mediation materials, including exhibits, witness lists, trial binders, and summaries.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts, ensuring strict compliance with deadlines and procedural rules.
• Utilize legal research tools, such as LexisNexis, to support case strategy and litigation preparation.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain up-to-date case information across internal systems.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a paralegal in a law office setting, with an emphasis on personal injury or civil litigation.
• 2+ years of experience working in a personal injury law firm or litigation-focused practice preferred.
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and damages documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with legal case management, document management, and e-filing systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research using multiple resources.
• Professional phone etiquette and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience providing executive or administrative support is a plus.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and professionalism.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health and dental insurance; 401(k); paid time off.