Paralegal

Bighornlaw; United States; Remote; USD 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm is seeking a Paralegal to support case management in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. This remote position includes responsibilities such as preparing case materials, summarizing key documents, and maintaining integrity in case files within a collegial environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Discretionary profit-sharing bonus program

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in relevant fields.
• Ability to read and process 60 pages of deposition testimony per hour.
• Strong ability to summarize and synthesize information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare case materials with attention to detail.
• Create Preliminary File Summaries and maintain deadlines.
• Communicate with clients to obtain missing information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Summarizing information

Synthesis of information

Job description

Science is the key to BRC’s approach, and our purpose is to champion integrity and objectivity in the expert industry while also making BRC the best place we have ever worked.

BRC's work environment is collegial and challenging with a team that includes not only paralegals but physicians, engineers, nurses and other professionals. This position is computer-based work, and the training and work is done remotely and includes the management of multiple cases.

BRC’s corporate hours support a work schedule of Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT. We offer a competitive compensation package including a discretionary profit-sharing bonus program and a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Position Summary:

The Paralegal will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of case files, preparing materials for scheduled events, and ensuring all necessary information is present. This role includes summarizing key file materials and identifying gaps, then coordinating the acquisition of missing items from clients.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Review and prepare case materials with high attention to detail, ensuring completeness and integrity of each assigned file.
• Create and maintain Preliminary File Summaries in accordance with established practices.
• Manage deadlines and event dates effectively by reviewing files for missing materials and preparing them for depositions and trials.
• Complete daily work assignments efficiently, adhering to time constraints and budget requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external partners to obtain missing information and coordinate necessary materials, including issuing duces tecum notices.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure timely receipt of needed information.
• Utilize the Matter Management System to track case progress, deadlines, and priorities.
• Accurately document daily billable hours.

Responsibilities Not Included in This Role:

• Scheduling of events
• Communication with opposing counsel or other parties outside of the retaining attorney/insurance company
• Conducting party interviews
• Drafting pleadings or preparing discovery responses
• Dealing directly with the courts
• Subpoena or review of medical records
• Preparing for depositions or trials in the traditional law office manner
• Attending depositions, trials, or other case events
• Billing time monthly (time is billed daily)
• Processing materials from a legal perspective—this role is focused on the Expert’s needs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in product liability, medical malpractice, personal injury, or similar fields
• Ability to read and process 60 pages of deposition testimony per hour
• Strong ability to summarize and synthesize information accurately, maintaining factual integrity

Compensation

$51,000 - negotiable per year

About BRC

Biodynamic Research Corporation (BRC) specializes in accident reconstruction and biomechanical analysis. Over the years, our experts — many of whom are physicians with engineering degrees — have examined events ranging from slip and falls to low-speed passenger vehicle collisions to high-profile aircraft crashes.