Litigation Paralegal

Griffith Law Group•Franklin, TN

About The Position

GriffithLaw is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team and support personal injury litigation. The firm is looking for someone who aligns with its values of honesty and integrity, excellent client communication, superior legal service, and a team-first attitude. The role involves managing case files and client communication, coordinating with attorneys and other parties, preparing and filing legal documents, and supporting cases through negotiation and settlement. The posting identifies Franklin, Tennessee as the location and notes openings across the Cool Springs, Murfreesboro, and Clarksville offices.

Requirements

Two to three years of personal injury experience.
Exceptional phone etiquette.
Great communication skills.
A productive mentality.
Ability to learn quickly.
Sympathy and empathy.
A considerate and enthusiastic personality.
A team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

Set up cases in the case management system, including establishing claims, sending letters of representation, requesting initial medical bills and records, investigating incidents, and explaining next steps to clients.
Request other necessary documents, such as police reports, dash cam or body cam footage, and surveillance video.
Serve as the lead point of contact for clients and communicate with them at least every 30 days about treatment status, case status, and required documents.
Request medical bills and records, review them for completeness and issues, and keep them organized in electronic folders.
Scan, download, and save correspondence, photos, records, bills, documents, and pleadings in designated folders.
Communicate with insurance adjusters about case status and negotiations.
Draft demand letters, track offers and demands, and update clients on negotiation status and potential case value or net settlement.
Set up subrogation claims, verify final subrogation balances, request reductions, verify medical balances, and negotiate liens.
Request operating checks and send payments and correspondence to providers.
Request settlement checks and complete settlement procedures.
Answer phones and communicate with potential new clients, clients, adjusters, medical providers, and attorneys; answer questions when able and relay messages to the attorney when additional information is needed.
Complete intakes and schedule meetings with potential new clients when necessary.
Draft demand letters, complaints, discovery to defendants, discovery responses for plaintiffs, mediation statements, motions, orders, petitions, and other legal documents.
Review legal documents as necessary and present them to the attorney for review and possible next steps.
Coordinate service of process through a process server, certified mail, or commissioner of insurance; track service dates and update the case management system.
File lawsuits, motions, orders, and other legal documents through electronic portals or at physical court locations.
Research specific issues and prepare training presentations as necessary.
Coordinate with attorneys, doctors, and clients to schedule depositions, meetings, mediations, and trials.
Schedule pre-deposition meetings with clients and set up Zoom links.