Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (MFR)

Overview

This role supports a national counsel team in the management of personal injury and property damage cases involving the minimum financial responsibility (MFR) limits mandated by applicable state law.

The position may be based in any office of the organization, including a virtual office.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with MFR claim management and litigation, including:
  • Fact investigation
  • Medical record review
  • Docketing and case deadline management
  • Drafting litigation documents and client reporting
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, trials, and related proceedings; attend as needed.
• Prepare draft pleadings and discovery.
• Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service.
• Collect and summarize medical and/or other records.
• Assist with calendaring and docketing.
• Work with attorneys in multiple offices.
• Maintain professional demeanor and comply with firm policies.
• Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
• Learn and develop technical proficiency in:
  • Database use and management
  • Internet/electronic research
  • Project folder/electronic file maintenance
• Independently organize and manage files and anticipate attorney needs.
• Independently handle key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
• Learn/develop familiarity with adopting legal AI and, where preferred, implement new AI tools.
• Meet a billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience with automobile insurance defense, including minimum financial responsibility.
• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in a law related field, or Associate’s degree and paralegal training.
• Significant, substantive legal-related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the Managing Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to provide superior service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to produce efficient, accurate work and deliver quality final work product.
• Strong judgment and decision-making under deadlines.
• High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. Exact compensation varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Expected compensation ranges by location:

• State of California: $86,000 - $139,000
• State of Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
• State of Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
• State of Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
• State Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
• State of Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
• State of New York: $66,000 - $125,000
• State of Washington: $88,000 - $134,000
• Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000

The salaries above do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive benefits including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
• And more

Additional Information

• Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
• EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.