Paralegal

Top notch personal injury law firm is looking for an experienced Paralegal to support one of their leading Attorney's.

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Salary: $50,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us:

Trusted Injury Lawyers in Fort Wayne, IN is looking for a Paralegal to join their team

We are dedicated to advocating for injured clients, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. As a leading personal injury law firm, we specialize in cases ranging from car accidents to wrongful death. With six office locations across Indiana, including fully staffed branches in Fort Wayne and South Bend, our team of six attorneys and over 30 employees is committed to delivering top-notch service to our clients.

Why join us?

1. Competitive Compensation

2. Health Insurance: Employees are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive health insurance plan, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide options for both individual and family coverage. In addition, we offer two different packages: a low deductible capped at $1,000 or a higher deductible capped at $3,000 with the addition of a funded Health Savings Account. Company covers 100% of the cost for the staffed employee.

3. Paid Time Off: We believe in the importance of work-life balance. Employees receive paid time off (PTO) to use for vacation, personal days, and sick leave. New hires start at 80 hours of PTO plus 20 hours of flex/sick time. Tenured employees can receive up to 200 hours per year.

4. Flexible Work Arrangements: Recognizing the diverse needs of our employees, we offer flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and flexible scheduling (where feasible).

5. Social Events and Employee Recognition: We foster a positive and inclusive work culture by organizing social events, team-building activities, and recognizing employees' contributions and achievements.

6. Additional Perks: We provide additional perks and benefits based on tenure and performance, such as anniversary bonuses, Review bonuses, and more.

Committed to supporting our employees' success, well-being, and overall satisfaction. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, aiming to attract, retain, and motivate top talent in the legal industry.

Job Details

Position Overview:
As a Paralegal, you will collaborate closely with an attorney and legal assistant to manage litigation files. This includes discovery, pleading drafting and tracking medical records and non-parties. Your responsibilities will include direct communication with clients and attorneys, opposing counsel and paralegals as well as ensuring our clients receive exceptional care throughout the post-suit process.

Ideal Qualities:

Professionalism and approachability
Reliability, punctuality, and dependability
Self-motivation with a strong team spirit
Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to operate in a paperless environment including .pdf manipulation

Required Skills:

Clear and effective communication skills
Proficiency in task prioritization and multitasking
Exceptional analytical abilities
Proficiency in MS Office (word, Outlook and excel) and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Education:

Associate degree required
Legal experience preferred (minimum 2 years)

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain ongoing communication with clients
Organize and manage physical/digital client files
Review court pleadings and client medical chronologies
Organize, track and draft discovery answers/responses and mediation brochures
Coordinate requests for bills/records and review independent medical examination reports
Organize and manage non-party request for documents
Assist in trial preparation and court hearing calendaring

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