Personal Injury Paralegal

$24,960 - $24,960/Yr

Chaffin Luhana Llp - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Personal Injury Paralegal at Chaffin Luhana LLP is responsible for supporting clients and the legal team throughout the client journey. This role involves managing medical records, communicating with clients, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys and senior paralegals in case management. The paralegal will ensure that all documentation is accurate and timely, while also managing case workflows and deadlines under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities

• Order, review, and summarize medical records to prepare factual responses for discovery.
• Conduct regular phone interviews with clients and provide timely updates on their legal cases.
• Evaluate cases thoroughly to prepare for attorney review and filing.
• Oversee the workflow of cases using the electronic case management system.
• Draft and send professional correspondence.
• Draft pleadings, including complaints, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Provide general assistance to attorneys and senior paralegals.
• Properly and consistently document all events and communications.
• Submit invoices in a timely manner, adhering to firm policy.
• Manage and meet deadlines for statutes of limitations (SOLs) and other filings under attorney supervision.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in personal injury law, focusing on auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, and workers' compensation.
• Demonstrates a caring and compassionate attitude towards clients.
• Possesses a growth mindset and is eager to become an invaluable member of the team.
• Exhibits resilience, intelligence, and compassion, with excellent listening skills.
• Proven ability to assist attorneys and senior paralegals effectively.
• Strong skills in researching legal precedents, drafting legal documents, and writing reports and correspondence.
• Exceptional analytical skills for evaluating case details and contributing to case strategies.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple cases and tasks simultaneously.
• Effective problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues during case management.
• Meticulous attention to detail in managing case files and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and legal professionals.
• Familiarity with legal software and case management systems (e.g., Salesforce Litify).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with technology.
• Understanding of medical records and terminology.

Benefits

• 401k Contributions: Discretionary match contribution of 5%.
• Charitable Donations: Annual donation to the charity of your choice.
• Healthcare Insurance: $460 per employee or family towards their monthly health premium.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage towards an employee's dental premium.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Contribute up to $500 pre-tax towards your annual medical deductible.
• Dependent Care: Contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax for dependent care.
• Flex Spending Account: Contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.
• Tax-free Transit Commute: Contribute up to $280 per month pre-tax for transit tickets.
• Discounted Parking: Contribute up to $280 per month pre-tax for parking.
• 15 paid time off (PTO) days, increasing to 20 after 3 years.
• 3 sick days per year.
• Office closed for 10 public holidays.
• Weeklong Holiday Break between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Up to $500 annually for continued education/training.
• Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.
• Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition system.
• Free team lunches and happy hours.
• Year-end discretionary bonus.
• Annual firm outing for all employees.