Litigation Paralegal

Hankey Marks & Crider; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employer 401(k) contribution

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid parking

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Hankey Marks & Crider in downtown Indianapolis seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of PI litigation experience and can independently manage case matters while collaborating with attorneys.

You will handle discovery, drafting, case organization, and trial preparation, and may work remotely 2 days per week after training. Competitive benefits and a collaborative, team-oriented environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently.
• Comfortable working with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation cases from filing through settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and respond to discovery, including Interrogatories and Requests for Production.
• Review discovery responses and coordinate follow-ups.
• Maintain deadlines, court dates, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.
• Coordinate depositions, notices, and exhibits.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and mediation statements.
• Communicate case developments to clients regularly.
• Organize medical records, bills, liens, and other evidence.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts.

Job description

Experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Hankey Marks & Crider is looking for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our growing downtown Indianapolis law office! Ideally, we are seeking someone with 3 or more years of personal injury litigation experience who is ready to take an active role in managing cases and supporting our litigation attorneys.

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment? Do you enjoy managing cases, working closely with attorneys, and helping injured individuals navigate the legal process? Are you driven by a strong work ethic and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the clients you assist? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team at Hankey Marks & Crider.

Our Personal Injury Litigation team represents individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with our attorneys to manage cases from the filing of a lawsuit through settlement or trial. We are looking for someone who is confident in their litigation skills, takes initiative, and can independently manage responsibilities while working collaboratively with our litigation team.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing personal injury litigation cases from the filing of a lawsuit through settlement or trial
• Drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Preparing and responding to discovery, including Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission
• Reviewing discovery responses, identifying deficiencies, and coordinating necessary follow-up
• Managing litigation deadlines, including discovery deadlines, court dates, depositions, mediations, and trial dates
• Coordinating depositions, including scheduling, preparing notices, and organizing exhibits and supporting documentation
• Assisting attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, trial notebooks, and other necessary materials
• Preparing cases for mediation, including gathering supporting documentation and assisting with mediation statements
• Communicating regularly with clients regarding case developments, discovery obligations, and litigation proceedings
• Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records, medical bills, employment records, wage-loss documentation, and other evidence
• Identifying and tracking medical liens, subrogation claims, and outstanding balances
• Coordinating with opposing counsel, insurance representatives, medical providers, and other parties involved in litigation
• Electronically filing documents in state and federal courts
• Maintaining accurate and organized electronic case files and case-management records
• Working closely with litigation attorneys to ensure cases are progressing efficiently and deadlines are met

The ideal candidate:

• Has 3 or more years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience
• Has a strong understanding of Indiana civil litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines
• Is experienced in drafting and responding to discovery
• Has experience preparing cases for depositions, mediations, and trial
• Can independently manage a litigation caseload while keeping attorneys informed of important developments
• Has exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Is comfortable communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties
• Is proficient with Microsoft Office, PDF software, electronic filing systems, and legal case-management software
• Can effectively prioritize multiple cases and competing deadlines
• Exercises good judgment, takes initiative, and follows through on assignments
• Is compassionate, dependable, and enjoys working as part of a team

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of personal injury litigation experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with substantial civil litigation experience in other practice areas may also be considered.

Experience with Indiana state court litigation is preferred. Paralegal education or certification is a plus but is not required for candidates with significant relevant experience.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a full-time position based in our downtown Indianapolis office. The opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of the introductory and training period.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance – Premiums 90% paid by Employer
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employer 401(k) contribution
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Paid parking
• Generous paid time off

Starting compensation is based upon relevant experience.