Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (MFR)

Overview

This role supports a national counsel team handling personal injury and property damage cases related to the minimum financial responsibility (MFR) limits mandated by applicable state law. The position involves managing a nationwide docket of cases and working with attorneys in multiple offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with MFR claim management and litigation, including:
  • Fact investigation
  • Medical record review
  • Docketing and case deadline management
  • Drafting litigation documents and assisting with 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.
• Support calendaring and docketing.
• Work with attorneys across multiple offices.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and comply with firm policies.
• Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
• Build technical proficiency in:
  • Database use and management
  • Internet/electronic research
  • Project folder/electronic file maintenance
• Independently organize and manage files.
• Anticipate attorney needs.
• Independently handle key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
• Learn and adopt legal AI tools; familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI is preferred.
• Meet 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 deliver superior service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees; professional appearance required.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to produce acceptable volumes of work efficiently and accurately while maintaining quality.
• Good judgment under deadlines; ability to act decisively and assume responsibility for decisions.
• High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. Exact compensation will vary 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

Salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and depend on 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

Location

This position can be in any office, including a virtual office.

Application Requirements / Equal Opportunity

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.