Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (MFR)

Overview

This role supports a national counsel team in the management of personal injury and property damage cases related to minimum financial responsibility (MFR) limits mandated by applicable state law. The position involves working across a nationwide docket, leveraging technology (including AI) and learning firm-approved tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with MFR claim management and litigation, including:
  • Fact investigation
  • Medical record review
  • Docketing and case deadline management
  • Drafting litigation documents and supporting client reporting
• Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials and attend as needed
• Prepare draft pleadings and discovery
• Coordinate filing of pleadings and 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
• Build 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
• 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 Directo

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI; ability to learn and implement new AI preferred
• 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 and adapt to changing business demands
• Ability to produce efficient and accurate work with a quality final product
• Ability to exercise good judgment, assume responsibility, and act decisively under deadlines
• High level of professional integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Expected compensation ranges:

• 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 listed 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
• More

Location

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

Additional Information

• Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
• EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.