Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (MFR)
Overview
This role supports a national counsel team in the management of personal injury and property damage cases involving minimum financial responsibility (MFR) limits mandated by applicable state law. The position involves working across a nationwide docket and coordinating with attorneys in multiple offices.
The employer is seeking a Paralegal who is able to leverage technology, including AI, and is willing to learn firm-approved tools. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required to manage cases efficiently and with quality.
A cover letter and resume are required when applying.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of 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 a professional demeanor and attitude and comply with firm policies.
- Sustain attention to detail and quality of work.
- Develop technical proficiency in:
- Database use and management
- Internet/electronic research
- Project folder and electronic file maintenance
- Independently organize and manage files; anticipate attorney needs.
- Independently handle key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal.
- Familiarity and experience adopting legal AI; ability to 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; professional appearance required.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing business demands.
- Ability to produce an acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately and deliver quality final work product.
- Good judgment and ability to make sound decisions and act decisively under deadlines.
- High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
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:
- California: $86,000 - $139,000
- Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
- Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
- Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
- Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
- Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
- New York: $66,000 - $125,000
- Washington: $88,000 - $134,000
- Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000
The salaries listed 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
- Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
Location
This position can be in any office location, including a virtual office option.