Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Tayfel & Associates, LLC is a trusted plaintiffs’ firm dedicated to providing excellence to a broad range of clients who have suffered injuries. Our office is located in the Warehouse District of downtown Cleveland. We are seeking a full-time, experienced Personal Injury Paralegal who will report to the Senior Paralegal – Office Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain calendar to stay ahead of deadlines and communications
• Maintain digital and physical files in an organized manner
• Draft/Review incoming correspondence, pleadings and discovery to identify next steps
• Pro-actively takes next steps with good judgement to keep matters moving forward
• Request medical records and final bills to draft demand letters; letters to medical experts and discovery responses and requests
• Draft pleadings and discovery responses/requests
• File/E-file across multiple Courts and Counties with accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare Trial Notebooks, Exhibits and other duties as necessary to prepare for trial
• Answer telephone calls in a professional manner to resolve or take a message
• Other duties as assigned

Specialized Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution or Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies
• Knowledge and experience working with Personal Injury and Wrongful Death clients. Social Security knowledge and experience is a plus but not required.
• Litigation and trial experience required
• Detail-oriented, self-motivator who isn’t afraid to ask questions as they take ownership in outcomes to ensure clients continue to experience high-quality representation
• Ability to professionally interact with clients, defense firms, witnesses, and other parties throughout a matter
• Strong document management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with EvenUp or another personal injury AI platform is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to be flexible, handle pressure, and adapt to changes in workflow and assignments, completing assigned tasks timely and efficiently.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary to be based on experience and training
• Firm training and continuing education possibilities
• Vacation and sick/personal time
• 401(k) with 3% Employer match
• Paid parking

Please forward resumé and cover letter to: Kelly D. Palucki, Senior Paralegal, Tayfel & Associates, LLC, 1370 W 6th Street, Suite 208, Cleveland Ohio 44113