Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Job TitleThis employee's primary duty is preparing responses to discovery for attorney review and approval. This includes obtaining and organizing documents/information from clients and third parties as well as being familiar with entire file. Secondary duties include miscellaneous attorney support.DutiesReview file and perform all work required to prepare draft responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories including contention interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, Requests for Admission, Notice of Taking Deposition and Request for Production of Documents (to plaintiff and plaintiff's expert witnesses), Request for Statement of Damages and Requests for Prior Pleadings and Discovery for attorney review and approval.Communicate with attorneys to obtain overview of case, liability and damages to guide drafting of discovery responses.Communicate with clients to obtain information and documents to respond to discovery and support liability and damages claims.Serve final discovery responses and forward to clients for verification.Work with legal assistants to facilitate expert file production prior to expert depositions.Order records such as medical records, medical bills, police reports, etc.Summarize medical bills.Under close guidance and supervision from attorney provide notifications to lien holders and obtain and index lien information.Organize documents obtained from clients including medical bills, wage records, photographs, insurance cards and other relevant documents.Attend defense medical examinations.Communicate with legal assistants regarding upcoming due dates and deadlines, and be aware of responsible attorneys' availability for finalizing responses.Upon settlement of a matter, coordinate with legal assistants working on the case, to contact all experts and vendors requesting that all outstanding invoicing be promptly emailed or faxed.Ensure that any last minute costs are promptly approved and Accounting is made aware to include such costs on the settlement statement.QualificationsCollege degree preferred or paralegal certificate.Must have 3-5+ years of litigation experience, plaintiff experience with personal injury and medical malpractice is a plus.Strong familiarity with Code of Civil Procedure rules and requirements.Must have knowledge of court filing requirements, including experience with e-filing in state and federal court.Strong software skills, knowledge (MS Office Suite) and calendaring.Exceptional communication and attention to detail.Strong project and task management skills.Must be highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization.Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills.BenefitsWe offer excellent benefits (medical/dental/Vision/FSA/401(k)), competitive salary and discretionary bonuses and profit sharing contributions.Salary Range: $85,000 – $115,000Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality or gender expression or identity), political ideology, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.