Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (MFR)

Overview

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

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 a professional demeanor and attitude and comply with firm policies
• 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 and implement legal AI and associated tools (AI adoption 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 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 while maintaining quality
• Good judgment and the ability to act decisively under deadlines
• High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

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 salary ranges above 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
• And more

Location

This position can be in any office location across the United States, including a virtual office location.