Paralegal - Commercial Litigation (MFR)

Overview

This role supports a national counsel team handling 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 comfort leveraging technology (including AI) and learning firm-approved tools. This is a long-term opportunity and can be located 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 depositions, hearings, and trials and assist in preparation; 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 in multiple offices
• Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude; comply with firm policies
• Maintain sustained attention to detail and work quality
• 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)
• Learn/develop technical proficiency in adopting legal AI (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 at all times; professional appearance required
• Excellent organizational skills, time-management, and prioritization
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing business demands
• Ability to produce efficient, accurate, quality work products
• Ability to exercise good judgment, assume responsibility for decisions, and act decisively under deadlines
• High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. Exact compensation varies by 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

Bonus:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.

Benefits for full-time employees 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
• More

Location

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

Application Requirements

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

Equal Opportunity

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