Litigation Paralegal

Friar Violet; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Providence office location

Job summary

Friar Violet is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal for a Rhode Island-based personal injury practice in Providence. The candidate will support a fast-paced team with trial preparation, discovery management, and client coordination.

Requirements include a paralegal certification or degree, 5–7 years of personal injury litigation experience, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work arrangements may be available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification or degree.
• 5-7 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.
• Familiarity with discovery, motions, and e-filing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury and medical malpractice litigation files.
• Prepare and file legal documents from complaint through settlement.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses; coordinate with clients.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, and hearings; diary for deadlines.
• Maintain client contact and provide proactive case updates.

Skills

Paralegal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Needles software

Spanish language (nice to have)

Education

Paralegal certification/degree

Tools

Needles

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Friar Violet is a consulting and talent firm. This role is for a client, an award winning law firm based in Rhode Island.

Our client, a personal injury law firm in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join the Personal Injury and medical negligence team. The Paralegal team plays a key role in providing extraordinary legal care. An ideal candidate understands the Personal Injury litigation legal process and is ready to join a fast-paced team.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage personal injury and medical malpractice litigation files.
• Prepare all legal documents associated with the onset of filing complaints with the court to the settlement of litigation cases.
• Prepare and e-file/file Motions with the Court and diary for Objections.
• Timely prepare all discovery documents from Plaintiff to Defendant and Defendant to Plaintiff.
• Timely preparation of responses to discovery and meet with clients, to complete discovery documentation.
• Calendar appointments for partners and attorneys relating to the litigation cases.
• Scheduling of depositions, arbitrations, mediations and preparation of exhibits, Arbitration/Mediation packages to submit to arbitrators/mediators.
• Preparation of settlement statements, compromise/reduction letters for litigation cases that settle prior to trial and post-trial.
• Preparation of all legal documents associated at trial time.
• Translation available during trial testimony, preparation of appointments with all Plaintiff parties involved, if applicable.
• Handling visual exhibits at trial, if required.
• Maintain client contact in accordance with Firm Policy.
• Maintain monthly 1:1 agendas of client files for proactive continuation of cases.
• Prepare draft letters associated with the development of litigation files including dictation translation from managing partners or associate attorneys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification or degree
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Strong computer skills and record tracking
• Have a client-first approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle large volumes of work
• Must be energetic and self-motivated, operating with a sense of urgency
• 5-7 years prior litigation experience in a personal injury firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications
• Experience using Needles software is a plus
• Spanish speaker a plus, but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Mon-Fri in Providence office, opportunity for hybrid schedule once fully onboarded