Paralegal - Personal Injury

Mission Connect ETA LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Connect ETA LLC is seeking a full-time Personal Injury Paralegal in downtown Cleveland to support the Senior Paralegal – Office Manager. You will manage calendars, organize files, draft pleadings and discovery, and coordinate filings across multiple courts while maintaining professional client and witness interactions.

The ideal candidate has a Paralegal certificate or equivalent degree, PI/Wrongful Death exposure, and solid litigation experience, with strong MS Office and document

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent degree is required.
• Experience with Personal Injury and Wrongful Death matters is preferred.
• Litigation and trial experience is required.
• Detail-oriented, proactive self-starter who can own outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and counsel.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, defense firms and witnesses.
• Solid document management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendar to meet deadlines and communicate effectively.
• Organize digital and physical files in a methodical way.
• Draft/review correspondence, pleadings and discovery documents.
• Proactively advances matters with sound judgment.
• Request records and bills for demand letters and discovery requests.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery responses and file/e-file across courts.
• Prepare Trial Notebooks, Exhibits and related materials.
• Answer calls professionally and manage inquiries.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Client interaction

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

EvenUp or PI AI platform

Job description

Our office is located in downtown Cleveland. We are seeking a full-time, experienced Personal Injury Paralegal who will report to the Senior Paralegal – Office Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain calendar to stay ahead of deadlines and communications
• Maintain digital and physical files in an organized manner
• Draft/Review incoming correspondence, pleadings and discovery to identify next steps
• Pro-actively takes next steps with good judgement to keep matters moving forward
• Request medical records and final bills to draft demand letters; letters to medical experts and discovery responses and requests
• Draft pleadings and discovery responses/requests
• File/E-file across multiple Courts and Counties with accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare Trial Notebooks, Exhibits and other duties as necessary to prepare for trial
• Answer telephone calls in a professional manner to resolve or take a message

Specialized Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution or Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies
• Knowledge and experience working with Personal Injury and Wrongful Death clients. Social Security knowledge and experience is a plus but not required.
• Litigation and trial experience required
• Detail-oriented, self-motivator who isn’t afraid to ask questions as they take ownership in outcomes to ensure clients continue to experience high-quality representation
• Ability to professionally interact with clients, defense firms, witnesses, and other parties throughout a matter
• Strong document management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with EvenUp or another personal injury AI platform is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to be flexible, handle pressure, and adapt to changes in workflow and assignments, completing assigned tasks timely and efficiently.