Bilingual Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury
About The Position
The Litigation Case Manager supports litigation attorneys and provides service to clients throughout all stages of litigation. The role uses the firm’s case management software to maintain case information, follows standard operating procedures and guidelines, adheres to Connecticut Civil Procedure timelines, and follows direction from the attorney, supervisor, and team leader. The position is expected to demonstrate the firm’s core values: championing others, being innovative, and being accountable. The role manages litigation cases, prepares trial and alternative dispute resolution materials, maintains litigation calendars, drafts legal documents, and tracks critical deadlines. It also communicates with clients to gather information, answer questions, obtain treatment updates and documentation, and provide responsive, professional service. The position requires professional-level Spanish communication and familiarity with Connecticut civil procedures and case management practices.
Requirements
- College degree in legal studies, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.
- Proven knowledge, experience, and ability to provide paralegal support through all stages of a litigation case.
- Professional-level ability to read, write, and speak Spanish to communicate successfully with clients.
- Thorough understanding of case management procedures and Connecticut civil procedures.
- Excellent service skills.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
- Math aptitude to review medical bills and complete settlement statements.
- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze facts and data and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to learn, retain, and apply new information.
- Proactive and productive approach in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team.
- Ability to handle conflict professionally and respectfully.
- Proficiency in typing and navigating software programs, phone systems, the internet, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Adobe.
Nice To Haves
- Notary Public.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of litigation cases.
- Prepare files for jury trials, including preparing exhibits and scheduling expert witnesses.
- Prepare mediation and arbitration notebooks.
- Update case information with current lien amounts and medical treatment information, and prepare correspondence.
- Maintain the litigation calendar, including scheduling depositions, short calendar, pre-trials, and trial dates.
- Follow Connecticut civil procedures.
- Draft summonses, discovery and inspection requests, notices to produce, deposition materials, and motions.
- Ensure all complaints are filed on time.
- Monitor critical deadlines, including statutes of limitations and notice deadlines.
- Use the case management system for timely data entry, checklists, documentation, and interoffice communication.
- Meet and speak with clients to gather information and respond to questions and concerns.
- Follow standard operating procedures for client communication throughout each phase of a case.
- Obtain treatment status, provide updates, and ensure all necessary case documentation is received.
- Follow client contact procedures to respond to client questions and concerns.
- Use the firm’s “Secret Service” techniques to develop connections and build relationships with clients.
- Seek ways to provide “Above and Beyond” client experiences.
- Communicate professionally and promptly with clients, providers, courts, attorneys, and insurance carriers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
