Litigation Paralegal

ALEKMAN DITUSA LLC•East Granby, CT

47d•$30 - $35

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping people? Can you listen to people’s stories and needs, and help guide them through the litigation process? Do you have the focus and organizational skills to manage multiple ongoing projects and push them to the finish line? Are you a master of calm under pressure, able to handle challenges with grace, all while keeping cases organized and moving forward? Final question: Are you motivated to achieve excellence through the relentless pursuit of the highest standards of legal representation? Who Should Apply? We are looking for a team player with personal injury litigation experience or the desire to work and learn the litigation process and manage personal injury claims. The person we hire must be highly motivated and bring a high level of energy to work every day. If you prefer to be a lone wolf or feel uncomfortable sharing your knowledge, this job is not for you. The person we hire will know what it means to build relationships – not just with our clients and our team members, but with every person who interacts with our firm. The person we hire will be goal oriented and have outstanding time management and organizational skills. Why you should work here: ● Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families navigating the complexities of personal injuries and civil litigation. Your contributions will directly impact on the success of our firm and the positive outcomes we achieve for our clients. ● Dynamic and Supportive Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional development is supported. We offer regular performance reviews, opportunities for growth, and a positive workplace culture. ● Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that values each member’s contribution and fosters a positive workplace culture. Our firm is dedicated to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, evidenced by clear policies on work hours, breaks, and PTO that minimize disruption and maximize productivity. Who Are We? We are a growing personal injury law firm in Springfield, Massachusetts that believes in providing our clients with the finest legal representation. We are here to guide our clients through difficult times, achieve positive results, and help them live a better tomorrow. We are a passionate team which is dedicated to giving a voice to people injured in accidents. We are relentless in our pursuit of justice, and we work hard to provide clients with the elite legal representation. We are seeking individuals who are not only skilled professionals but also embody our core values and are driven to make a difference in the lives of others. Our firm culture is grounded in service to others. We make it a priority to serve our local community by lending our support to numerous charities that make Western Massachusetts a better place to live and raise our families. Please visit our website for a complete list of non-profit organizations that we support.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required
Team player with personal injury litigation experience or the desire to work and learn the litigation process and manage personal injury claims
Highly motivated and bring a high level of energy to work every day
Build relationships – not just with our clients and our team members, but with every person who interacts with our firm
Goal oriented
Outstanding time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Work directly with experienced personal injury attorneys
Maintain case status in firm case management system
Perform client treatment status updates and obtain outstanding medical bills and records
Create medical treatment and bill summaries
Speak with witnesses and obtain statements
Draft Complaints and outgoing discovery requests
E-file Complaints and discovery motions
Work directly with clients to answer discovery requests
Manage attorney calendar and schedule litigation events, including depositions
Summarize voluminous discovery responses
Prepare statutory certification of medical records for trial
Prepare releases and accounting of settlements
Follow instructions and understand the importance of policies and procedures
Be a team player that consistently acts with respect and integrity

Benefits

401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Paid time off (PTO): After a three-month probationary period, team members enjoy 40 hours PTO (used as vacation or sick time). After an additional 3 months, team members receive an additional 40 hours of PTO. After a year, team members get 120 hours PTO to be used in the next year. Unused PTO is paid as hourly income before the anniversary of hire. The firm recognizes paid holidays and offers bereavement leave.
Health insurance coverage: Employer pays ¾ of the premium for the individual health plan. Eligibility begins 30 days from the date of hire.
Employer contributed Health Savings Account: Employees choosing to participate in the health insurance plan will receive a Health Savings Plan with an annual employer contribution of $1,000 ($500 in March and $500 in October) to help off-set the $2,000 deductible, or to be used on dental or vision care.
Life and disability insurance: Full coverage for life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, fully funded by the company, providing security for unforeseen circumstances.
Retirement Plans: Opportunity to enroll in our 401k retirement savings plan 1 year from date of hire, with 4% employer matching contribution (sliding scale vesting in employer contribution). Automatic enrollment in the firm Defined Benefit Pension Plan 1 year from date of hire.
Paid garage parking