Litigation Paralegal

$50,000 - $60,000/Yr

Unclassified - Jonesboro, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Jonesboro, GA

About the position

At South Atlanta Injury Lawyers, we are a dedicated personal injury law firm committed to providing exceptional service and support to our clients. Our team of attorneys and staff work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the care and attention they deserve, allowing them to focus on healing and rebuilding their lives. We are currently seeking experienced Paralegals to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, working towards favorable outcomes for our clients. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for managing a caseload of 75-100 cases efficiently and effectively. This includes drafting pleadings, discovery, and various motions accurately, as well as maintaining regular communication with clients, internal team members, and external stakeholders. The paralegal will also audit cases for expenses, including medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, and subrogation liens, and negotiate with providers and lien holders to dispute charges or obtain reductions. Additionally, the paralegal will maintain accurate case management data in the case management database, prepare trial documents, and assist with trial preparation. We are looking for candidates with at least 2 years of experience in Personal Injury law, particularly involving motor vehicle accidents. The ideal candidate will have the ability to prepare discovery responses accurately, possess strong attention to detail with a focus on grammar and language arts, and demonstrate professional appearance and behavior. A working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation is essential, and bilingual skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 75-100 cases efficiently and effectively.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and various motions accurately.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, internal team members, and external stakeholders.
• Audit cases for expenses, including medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, and subrogation liens.
• Negotiate with providers and lien holders to dispute charges or obtain reductions.
• Maintain accurate case management data in the case management database.
• Prepare trial documents and assist with trial preparation.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in Personal Injury law.
• Proficiency in personal injury law involving motor vehicle accidents.
• Ability to prepare discovery responses accurately.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on grammar and language arts.
• Professional appearance and behavior.
• Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, multitasking, and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software.
• College degree or comparable paralegal certification and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills are a bonus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement