Litigation Paralegal

About Us: Park Chenaur Injury lawyers is a reputable mid level personal injury law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients for over 25 years. Our team is committed to excellence, and we are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic team.

Job Description: This position can be in office, hybrid, or remote. Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, closed on Friday's!

Duties include managing records requests, maintaining client communication regarding open issues, and assisting with drafting and reviewing complaints and other litigation documents. This role is deadline-driven and requires strong organization, follow-through, and professional communication with clients, providers, and third parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Records Requests and File Management
• Prepare, send, and track requests for medical records and billing, employment records, insurance records and claim files, police reports, and other official records.
• Follow up with providers and facilities to ensure timely receipt of records.
• Review records for completeness and identify missing items, gaps in treatment, or inconsistencies.
• Organize and index records within the case management system in a clear, logical structure for attorney review.
• Maintain a running log of all outstanding records, expected dates, and follow-up actions.
• Client Communication and Open Issues
• Serve as a point of contact for clients on litigation matters under attorney supervision.
• Identify and communicate outstanding items needed from clients, such as documents, forms, or information.
• Track and follow up on all open client issues and tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Document all client communication in Filevine
• Schedule client meetings, calls, and preparation sessions for depositions, mediations, and hearings as requested by the attorney.
• Drafting and Reviewing Complaints and Litigation Documents.
• Assist with drafting and revising complaints, amended complaints, and summons.
• Prepare basic discovery requests and responses, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, under attorney supervision.
• Draft simple motions, notices, and correspondence as directed by the attorney.
• Proofread all documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, including names, dates, amounts, and causes of action.
• Ensure documents comply with applicable court rules, formatting requirements, and filing deadlines.
• Prepare and organize exhibits and supporting documentation.
• Litigation Support and Additional Duties.
• Assist with calendaring court dates, deadlines, and hearings.
• Coordinate service of process and track proof of service.
• Draft routine correspondence to opposing counsel, providers, and third parties.
• Assist in preparing hearing, mediation, and trial binders and document sets.
• Support file opening and closing procedures and run conflict checks as needed.
• Perform other litigation-related tasks as requested by the attorney or litigation manager.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Working knowledge of the personal injury process and deadlines in Washington State
• Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote