Paralegal

Paralegal – Basham & Scott, LLC

We are committed to providing career-oriented, professionally rewarding experiences. Basham & Scott is a growing law firm focusing on vehicle damage claims for rental car companies, subrogation claims for insurance carriers, and personal injury. The law firm was established in 2005 and its partners have been handling rental car claims for a combined 50 years. Our employees are our most valued assets. We are committed to our core values and believe in nurturing an organizational culture that is built upon identifying and keeping top talent.

Position Summary:

The Paralegal is accountable for supporting the timely and accurate handling and processing of active litigation files and lawsuits from the time the files are assigned to Basham & Scott, throughout the litigation, discovery, and trial processes. The Paralegal supports the firm’s litigation attorneys and is responsible for managing deadlines and tasks to ensure efficient processing. The Paralegal also communicates tactfully and effectively with colleagues, attorneys, courts, clients, and other stakeholders.

Key Outcomes:

• Supports the processing and disposition of active litigation files by:
• Managing the litigation process and effective file management
• Collecting and processing necessary documentation; supporting management of active claims
• Assisting in drafting of demands, complaints, correspondence, and other pleadings
• Filing suit and managing service on defendants
• Managing the attorney calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Drafting discovery requests and responses
• Sending Notices of Claim and other required notices to insureds, defendants, opposing counsel, adjusters, etc.
• Assisting in scheduling and preparing for mediation, deposition, hearings, etc.
• Assisting with all phases of trial preparation
• Researching addresses, tracking service of process, and communicating with process servers
• Support post judgment recovery processes by:
• Requesting and recording Abstracts of Judgment and serving Writs of Execution
• Interfacing with state agencies to suspend driving licenses/registration and initiate other recovery actions.
• Scheduling and processing of post-judgment disclosure hearings

Education/Experience:

· Paralegal/Legal Assistant degree or certificate, and/or Associates Degree required, or educational equivalent

· Minimum of 2 years experience at a law firm/legal environment focusing on litigation

· Or equivalent combination of training, experience and education

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

• Strong technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; prior database experience preferred
• Aptitude and ability to learn legal industry database
• Highly organized, with ability to prioritize, organize, and process a large volume of incoming data
• Willing to support others and work collaboratively and collegially across the organization
• Ability to interface with multiple levels, including attorneys, CEO, as well as peers
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with tact and respect while handling challenging conversations with courts, defendants, opposing attorneys, and insurance adjusters
• Proven problem solving/critical thinking
• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and succinct manner
• Readily adaptable to new/different/challenging assignments
• Exceptional integrity and work ethic
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment

Requirements:

• Extended periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• In Office Physical Presence
• Ability to pass a background check

Experience:

• Firm/Legal: 2 years (Required)
• Assisting a supervisor: 2 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: In person