Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal- REMOTE/WFH

Parnall Law Firm, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parnall Law Firm, the largest personal injury law firm in New Mexico, is seeking a motivated Litigation Paralegal to join their team in Albuquerque. This full-time role requires strong organizational skills and at least three years of experience in personal injury litigation. In this position, you will collaborate closely with attorneys to ensure effective client representation and case management.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability insurance

401(k)

PTO and select paid holidays

Opportunities for community outreach

Annual company goal trip

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong understanding of court rules.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file complaints within 30 days of case transfer.
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organization

Empathy

Teamwork

Tools

SmartAdvocate

E-filing

Job description

Parnall Law Firm, the largest personal injury law firm in New Mexico, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work makes a real impact, apply today.

Recognized as a Top Employer

Parnall Law Firm has been named a "Best Place to Work" for six consecutive years and a "Top Workplace" for five consecutive years—awards based on anonymous feedback from our employees collected by an independent organization.

Location

Albuquerque, NM: In-office work required for those residing in this area.

Remote: Available for those living outside the Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, or Roswell metro areas.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability insurance

401(k)

PTO and select paid holidays

Opportunities for community outreach

A positive, fulfilling, and supportive work environment where learning and growth are encouraged

Annual company goal trip

Our Mission

Work collaboratively with attorneys to provide intelligent, compassionate, and determined advocacy for clients, ensuring maximum compensation for harms caused by others' wrongful actions.

Provide clients and case files with the attention and organization needed to reach resolutions effectively and efficiently.

Ensure every client feels valued, heard, and supported throughout their case, knowing that Parnall Law fought for them.

Uphold and promote the core values of Parnall Law Firm.

Key Responsibilities

Attend firm-wide huddles and team meetings as scheduled.

Draft and file complaints within 30 days of a case transfer.

Ensure service of process is completed within designated timeframes.

Schedule and track case milestones, including scheduling hearings, mediations, and depositions.

Provide telephonic client updates every six weeks, with no more than 10 outstanding updates at any given time.

Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in SmartAdvocate.

Draft and serve subpoenas, discovery requests, and responses.

Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including scheduling witness statements, compiling exhibits, and creating necessary legal binders.

Perform background checks on defendants and clients as part of case preparation.

Work collaboratively with attorneys, case managers, and legal assistants to move cases toward resolution.

Qualifications

-Minimum 3 years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience required, supervisory experience preferred

-Ability to travel in the event a case goes to trial is required.

-Strong understanding of state, local, and federal court rules.

-Strong Empathy for injured clients

-Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.-

-Empathy for our injured clients.

-Confidence and motivation to exceed expectations.

-Professional attire and demeanor.

-Desire to learn, develop, and motivate team members.

-Team player

-Experience with e-filing and legal documentation.

-Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

-Ability to be available to work during business hours Mountain time zone (Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00 and Friday 8:00-4:00)

-Ability to pass a background check

Job Type

Full-time

Salary: $58,260 - $74,900 per year

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts

Parnall Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fighting for justice for the wrongfully hurt