PI Litigation Paralegal

Price Benowitz Llp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Price Benowitz LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support the Personal Injury Practice Group on cases from start to finish. The role is hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm).

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience, DC filings knowledge, and strong research and drafting skills. Proficiency with MS Office and client coordination is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience with drafting substantive documents.
• Experience with DC litigation matters and familiarity with DC procedures and filings.
• Virginia litigation experience is a plus; willingness to learn VA procedures.
• Strong research, drafting, and caseload management skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury caseload from start to finish.
• Maintain and organize client files and summarize documents.
• Draft letters of representation and various legal documents.
• Utilize state and federal court systems for electronic filings.
• Maintain constant client contact via phone and email.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel, court clerks, and insurers.
• Assist with trial prep including jury instructions and deposition lists.
• Update calendars for hearings, depositions, and scheduling orders.
• Arrange service of process with sheriffs or private servers.

Skills

Complex litigation paralegal

DC litigation experience

Virginia experience a plus

Legal research & drafting

Time management

Microsoft Office

Client coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Company Overview

Price Benowitz LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices and attorneys throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, & South Carolina. Price Benowitz's areas of practice include criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, and trusts and estates. Our core values are Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. Motivated professionals with a positive attitude are invited to apply!

Job Overview:

The Litigation Paralegal will be the main support to the Personal Injury Practice Group. You will work closely with a team of Attorneys from the beginning of a case through the end. The ideal candidate will promote a positive work environment while being committed to the success of the firm’s clients.

The position is based inWashington, D.C., hybrid 4 days in office, 1 day remote (Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage a personal injury caseload from the beginning to end.
• Maintain client files – reviewing, organization and summarizing all case related documents.
• Draft and submit letters of representation for various Insurance types.
• Draft legal documents including written discovery, expert designations, motions, notices, etc.
• Utilization of state and federal online court systems for electronic filings.
• Constant and consistent client contact via phone calls, emails, and scheduled office meetings.
• Communicate with opposing counsel, court clerks, insurance companies and lien resolution.
• Assist with trial preparation including drafting jury instructions, deposition designations, witness, and exhibit lists.
• Update and maintain calendars of hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling orders/case management deadlines.
• Arrange for service of process with sheriffs & private process servers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience (complex as in conducting legal research and drafting substantive litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery, etc.).
  Must have experience with DC litigation matters and be familiar with DC court procedures and filings. Combined DC and Maryland litigation experience is highly preferred.
• Virginia litigation experience is a plus; however, candidates without Virginia experience will be considered if they are open and eager to learn Virginia-specific procedures, particularly electronic filing and Circuit Court practices
• Skilled in conducting research, drafting legal documents, and managing acaseload.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptionally organized and can efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks daily.
• Committed to providing superb responsive and compassionate client service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs – Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.
• Talented and eager to learn new programs and software.
• Well versed in data entry accuracy and highly meticulous.

Additional Information

• At Price Benowitz LLP we offer a comprehensive healthcare benefits package in compliance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023. Our benefits include employer-supported medical, dental, vision insurance, and mental health support, as well as disability and life insurance for income protection.