Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro PC is a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm specializing in representing victims of trucking collisions. With offices in El Paso, TX; Las Cruces, NM; Albuquerque, NM; Carlsbad, NM and Phoenix, AZ – this expanding, high-performance team is seeking motivated, positive, and competitive individuals to join our winning team. Our Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an experienced career-track litigation paralegal with substantial work experience in personal injury law, who will contribute as lead paralegal on several cases. The ideal candidate for this litigation focused role must possess a specific blend of technical skill, meticulous organization, and a strong work ethic to support attorneys through all stages of legal proceedings. Must Have Qualifications Minimum 2 years work experience as a litigation paralegal in personal injury law or with a specialized practice firm. Bilingual in English and Spanish (read, write, speak). Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery and trial. Experience preparing for and attending trials and/or arbitrations. Experience developing and maintaining paper and electronic case files. Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail. Ability to convey information to all individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of tasks with changing priorities. Ability to work equally as well as part of a team in both leadership and subordinate roles. Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar, and appropriate vocabulary. Experience with court filings, including electronic or e-filings. Proficient with Microsoft Office software products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Must be available for travel as needed and for after regular business hours work/deadlines when necessary. BS/BA from an accredited college or university preferred. Paralegal certificate preferred. Responsibilities Providing administrative support to attorneys, such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and managing calendars. Perform all elements of litigation case management, including drafting legal pleadings, filing lawsuits, outgoing discovery requests, client communication and updates, file management, court deadlines, and trial activities. Implement a case calendaring system to track filings and appropriately distribute information. Organizing and maintaining physical and electronic case files, including indexing, summarizing documents, and tracking key information. Coordinate and oversee the tasks of support staff on litigation case matters. Communicate between attorneys and support staff as needed to ensure that case specifics are met. Provide oral and written translation between English and Spanish and vice versa for attorneys when necessary during calls, meetings, and for documents to ensure clear, accurate, and appropriate communication. Interact with outside entities (courts, other law firms, expert witnesses, vendors) to gather information or coordinate activities in support of case accomplishment. Create and maintain working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment. Work independently and report to the supervising attorney on the progress of paralegal tasks on a routine basis. Trial assistance and preparation: Organizing trial notebooks, exhibits, and other trial materials. Assisting attorneys in court by managing documents, handling exhibits, and providing real-time support. Taking notes during trials and depositions to document key points. Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment. Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities. Perform other duties as requested by the Firm management. Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information. Our firm offers competitive pay along with fully paid employee health/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay, life/disability insurance, and a 401-k Plan. Step into a rewarding role with a team that is committed, compassionate and backed by great benefits. 401(k) Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience Litigation paralegal in personal injury law.: 2 years (Preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr