Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

A well established Charleston Plaintiff's law firm seeks an experienced paralegal to with Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of four (4) years experience in Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation case management experience
• Criminal law is a huge plus.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with others, both internally and externally
• Litigation experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Able to work as a team member
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent computer skills
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary
• Experience with case management software
• MUST have a proven record assisting attorneys with all phases of case management, from initial intake to trial tasks.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update clients with case status
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents
• Obtain, organize, and analyze case-related documents and records
• Identify and coordinate expert witnesses
• Prepare cases for trial, including compiling a trial notebook and coordinating witnesses
• Assist attorneys during trial
• Maintain all information regarding client matters in the case management database

QUALIFIED PARALEGALS WILL BE CONTACTED