Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal PERSONAL INJURY RI-MA (providence)

MUST KNOW HOW TO DO AFFIDAVITS

EXPERIENCE WITH BOTH RI & MA work is required.

Responsibilities

Working under the direction of an attorney(s):

• Manage personal injury and medical malpractice legal files
• Working under the direction of an attorney(s)
• Perform new client intakes with an attorney
• Meet with clients from the onset of their case and throughout the lifecycle of their matter
• Deliver and maintain exceptional client service to all internal and external clients
• Prepare all legal documents associated with the onset of filing of complaints with the Court to the settlement of litigation case
• Prepare and e-file/file motions with the Court and diary for objections
• Prepare all discovery documents Plaintiff to Defendant and Defendant to Plaintiff
• Preparation of responses to discovery and meet with clients, if necessary, to complete discovery documentation
• Calendar appointments for managing partner and associate attorneys relating to the litigation cases
• Scheduling of depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and preparation of packages associated to submit to arbitrators/mediators
• Preparation of settlement statements, compromise/reduction letters for litigation cases that settle prior to trial and post-trial
• Preparation of all legal documents associated at trial time
• Handling of visual exhibits at trial if required
• Maintain Pleadings Index
• Prepare draft letters associated with the development of litigation file including dictations translation from managing partner, or associate attorneys
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Paralegal Certification/Degree
• English (Spanish a plus )
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Demonstrates a client-first approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and handle large volumes of work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications
• Prior experience in a personal injury firm

Compensation

401 k Benefits

salary to be discussed within.