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Paralegal (Mass Tort)

Chicago, Illinois, United States. Posted 26 days ago

The role

A Paralegal will lead the work up of client cases from retention through resolution. This role involves preparing claims, gathering documentation, and maintaining case data to ensure matters move efficiently through the litigation process.

What you will do

  • Work up client cases from retention through resolution
  • Review client questionnaires and supporting documentation to determine statute of limitations, validate injuries and exposure, and identify cases requiring additional investigation
  • Communicate with clients to gather information and respond to inquiries
  • Review medical records and other evidence to confirm eligibility criteria, injury validation, and proof of use or exposure
  • Prepare case materials including case summaries, complaints, plaintiff fact sheets, and other court-required submissions
  • Coordinate filing activities including preparing complaints, serving summons, managing proof of service, and addressing deficiency requests
  • Maintain accurate case information and statuses within Litify

Required qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust and engage clients with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
  • Comfort learning and adopting new technologies
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment

Nice to have

  • Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree
  • 2+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal case manager
  • Prior experience with Salesforce
  • Experience reviewing medical records and claimant documentation
  • Familiarity with MDL (multidistrict litigation) processes and mass tort case lifecycles

Benefits

  • medical and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays

Before you apply

  • Employer participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

About the company

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm with over 6,000 employees. The firm's mission is For the People.

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