Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

The Taylor Law Firm; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Taylor Law Firm in Douglasville, GA seeks a experienced litigation paralegal to support two or more lawyers in the complex GA Personal Injury practice.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, handling document management, e-filing, requesting medical records, calendaring, and maintaining client databases, while ensuring deadlines are met and team collaboration.

Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent English communication are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five (5) years of GA Personal Injury Experience.
• Mush have at least five (5) years of GA Personal Injury litigation experience.
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Proficiency in English is a must.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Proficiency with e-filing is a must.

Responsibilities

• Draft all pleadings without guidance within the litigation department including, but not limited to: complaints, discovery, motions etc.
• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Create and file legal documents and correspondence
• Scan, print and upload legal documents into client database
• Maintain contact lists
• Adhere to deadlines and multi-task
• Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers
• File all pleadings and other legal documents utilizing the appropriate case e-filing system
• Expected to assist in the litigation department by requesting Open Record Requests, calendaring for attorneys, and drafting documents.
• Expected to assist with other tasks as needed.
• Expected to track case costs
• Expected to verify receipt of demand letters, and calendar attorney due dates accordingly
• Expected to retrieve open records requests

Skills

Personal Injury experience

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-filing

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Description/Expectations

1. Expected to answer and route calls appropriately
2. Strong ability to maintain and organize files
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Works well as part of a team
5. Draft all pleadings without guidance within the litigation department including, but not limited to: complaints, discovery, motions etc.
6. Request medical records and bills as needed
7. Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
8. Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
9. Create and file legal documents and correspondence
10. Scan, print and upload legal documents into client database
11. Maintain contact lists
12. Adhere to deadlines and multi-task
13. Expected to assist office staff as needed
14. Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers
15. File all pleadings and other legal documents utilizing the appropriate case e-filing system
16. Expected to assist in the litigation department by requesting Open Record Requests, calendaring for attorneys, and drafting documents.
17. Expected to assist with other tasks as needed.
18. Expected to track case costs
19. Expected to verify receipt of demand letters, and calendar attorney due dates accordingly
20. Expected to retrieve open records requests

Requirements

• Must have at least five (5) years of GA Personal Injury Experience
• Mush have at least five (5) years of GA Personal Injury litigation experience
• Computer literacy is a must
• Proficiency in English is a must
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must have a high school diploma
• Proficiency with e-filing is a must

Salary

$58,000 - $65,000 per year