Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Pre-Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support cases in personal injury. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, providing essential administrative and research support to attorneys and clients alike. The Pre-Litigation Paralegal will play a vital role in managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and ensuring smooth case progression through effective case management and document review.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation, including legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools.
• Manage case files utilizing document management systems in CloudLex
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents.
• Conduct thorough document review and organize evidence for cases.
• Support litigation processes.
• Maintain accurate case management records.
• Coordinate with clients for interviews and gather relevant information for case development.
• Support administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, transcription, and maintaining calendars for deadlines and court dates.
• Assist with project management tasks to ensure efficient workflow across multiple cases.
• Provide executive administrative support to attorneys as needed, including managing schedules and phone etiquette.

Requirements

• Proven paralegal experience with a strong background in pre-litigation roles and litigation support in Personal Injury.
• Proficiency in legal research tools including LexisNexis.
• Experience with case management software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Ability to perform legal proofreading and transcription accurately.
• Knowledge of legal procedures related to pre-litigation and litigation processes including document review and filing requirements.
• Effective interviewing skills for client interactions.
• Familiarity with contracts and legal document review processes.
• Strong clerical skills including data entry, filing systems, and administrative support functions.
• Excellent phone etiquette coupled with organizational skills necessary for a fast-paced legal environment. This Pre-Litigation Paralegal position offers an engaging opportunity to contribute significantly to our firm's success while developing your expertise across diverse areas of law within a professional team dedicated to excellence in legal services.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person