Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal- REMOTE/WFH ($10k sign on bonus)

Parnall Law; United States; Remote; USD 58,260 - 74,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Opportunities for community outreach

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in personal injury litigation and possess outstanding organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing case milestones, and ensuring superior client advocacy. This full-time position offers a salary range of $58,260 to $74,900, along with comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong understanding of state, local, and federal court rules.
• Experience with e-filing and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file complaints within 30 days of a case transfer.
• Schedule and track case milestones including hearings and mediations.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and managing case documentation.

Skills

Empathy for injured clients

Exceptional communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time-management skills

Ability to work as a team player

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

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.
• -Ability to travel in the event a case goes to trial is required.
• -Available Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Mountain time.
• -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.