Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (MFR)

Overview

This role supports a national counsel team in managing personal injury and property damage cases involving minimum financial responsibility (MFR) limits mandated by applicable state law. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to leverage technology, including AI, and learn firm-approved tools.

A paralegal is needed for nationwide docket support and may be available in any office location, 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 and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and 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 attitude
• 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
• Anticipate attorney needs
• Independently handle key duties without supervision of another paralegal or senior paralegal
• Adopt and apply legal AI tools as appropriate; learn and implement new AI (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 at all times; professional appearance required
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing business demands
• Ability to produce work efficiently and accurately with quality final work product
• Good judgment and sound, practical 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. The 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 listed salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and depend on individual and firm performance.

Full-time benefits include:

• 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
• Retirement plan participation after meeting eligibility requirements
• And more

Location

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