Litigation Paralegal

The role

The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation. This role involves managing case progression and ensuring service to clients from pleadings through trial preparation.

What you will do

• Support attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage and maintain personal injury case files
• Communicate regularly with clients to obtain information and provide updates
• Request, review, organize, and summarize medical records, medical bills, and wage documentation
• Coordinate depositions, independent medical examinations, mediations, and court hearings
• Prepare trial and mediation materials
• File legal documents with state and federal courts
• Utilize legal research tools to support case strategy
• Perform accurate data entry

Required qualifications

• Proven experience as a paralegal in a law office setting, with an emphasis on personal injury or civil litigation
• Strong legal writing and drafting skills
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and damages documentation
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with legal case management, document management, and e-filing systems
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research using multiple resources
• Professional phone etiquette and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical standards, and professionalism

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience working in a personal injury law firm or litigation-focused practice
• Experience providing executive or administrative support

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off

About the company

Wettermark Keith is a rapidly growing national personal injury firm. They engage with people during challenging times following tragic accidents.