Paralegal

Job Description

ProspectBlue has partnered with a reputable law firm and is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to join their team in Richmond, VA.

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The ideal candidate will be an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 2-3 years of Personal Injury experience; a self-starter, independent and organized, and need little-to-no oversight. Must be able to manage a modest caseload from beginning to end, including drafting, scheduling, and client correspondence.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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Draft legal correspondence.

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Manage and organize multiple document intensive cases.

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Document collection and productions.

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Prepare pleadings and discovery responses.

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Answer interrogatories and issue subpoenas.

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Obtain, organize and summarize medical records and pertinent information.

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Coordinate with experts.

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Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits and scheduling.

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Assist with trial preparation; file, exhibit and witness list preparation and organization.

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Prepare and process electronic case filing.

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Skills and Education Requirements:

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College degree and/or paralegal certificate.

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3+ years of paralegal experience in personal injury

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Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

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Ability to search electronic database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing and/or categorizing documents.

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Excellent computer skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and trial support software.

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact with support staff and attorneys at every level.

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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Demonstrates behavior that displays reliability and professionalism.

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