Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Magenheim Zehnder; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magenheim Zehnder is seeking a dedicated Personal Injury Paralegal to join our firm in an in-person role. The position focuses on supporting attorneys with case management, legal research, and drafting documents for personal injury matters.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to collaborate in a fast-paced legal environment. Salary will be dependent on experience, with a full-time schedule and daily responsibilities including coordinating meetings, managing calendars, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a paralegal or in a similar role within a law office environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal case management processes and procedures related to personal injury litigation.
• Proficiency in legal research techniques and tools.
• Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and prepare for litigation.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather necessary information for cases.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is complete and accessible.
• Assist in trial preparation by compiling evidence and preparing trial binders.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Case management

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join our law firm. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys with case management, legal research, and drafting documents related to personal injury cases. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment and the ability to think on their feet.

Duties

• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and prepare for litigation.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather necessary information for cases.
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is complete and accessible.
• Assist in trial preparation by compiling evidence and preparing trial binders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a paralegal or in a similar role within a law office environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal case management processes and procedures related to personal injury litigation.
• Proficiency in legal research techniques and tools.
• Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.

Salary will be dependent on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person