Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

$40,000 - $65,000/Yr

Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, Llp - Tewksbury, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tewksbury, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Harding Mazzotti, LLP is in search of a dedicated and seasoned Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to become part of our esteemed team in our Tewksbury, Massachusetts office. The role of a Litigation Paralegal is crucial in providing essential support to our attorneys throughout the entire litigation process. This involves in-depth legal research, preparation of legal documentation, organization of case files, and assistance in trial readiness. If you are a proficient individual looking to advance in the legal sector, this presents an excellent opportunity to join our team and contribute to our dedication to achieving significant outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist litigation attorneys in handling cases, including preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.
• Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents, including summonses and complaints, bills of particulars, various discovery demands and responses, and settlement documents.
• Assist in drafting, filing, and serving various motions, including affidavits and memoranda of law.
• File legal documents with the court, including summonses and complaints, applications for index numbers, requests for judicial intervention, notices of medical malpractice action, and notes of issue.
• E-filing documents in Federal Court and the Massachusetts State Court of Claims.
• Obtain and maintain client medical records in an electronic filing system.
• Organize and maintain all legal documents in the electronic filing system for attorney review and case preparation.
• Maintain telephone contact with clients, expert witnesses, and outside vendors.
• Assist Attorneys in pre-litigation claim handling.
• Schedule interviews and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience working as a Personal Injury Paralegal in litigation cases.
• Proficiency in PC applications, Windows, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.