Mass Tort Paralegal

Chaffin Luhana LLP

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Mass Tort Paralegal will be responsible for managing and meeting deadlines for SOLs and other filings under the supervision of attorneys.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree.
5+ years of mass tort or personal injury paralegal experience.
Caring and compassionate attitude with clients that’s consistent with the firm’s core value of Doing Good by Doing Right.
Growth mindset—eager to become an invaluable member of the Chaffin Luhana team.
Be growth focused, resilient and smart (be a great listener).
Proven ability to assist attorneys and senior level paralegals.
Experience with drafting and filing complaints and other pleadings.
Experience and ability to review medical information and summarize the same with little supervision.
Highly proficient in Microsoft suite and demonstrated comfort with technology.
We are paperless and expect you to be the same.
Friendly and calming phone etiquette - you can remain patient even in the most stressful situations.
Strong time management and multitasking skills – things get busy!
High attention to detail and superior organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Managing mass tort cases and client relationships.
Ordering, reviewing and summarizing medical records for preparing factual response to discovery.
Regularly interviewing clients by phone and timely updating them on their legal cases.
Reviewing and evaluating cases to prepare for attorney review and filing.
Assisting our Intake Specialists with managing the intake system.
Managing the workflow of cases in our electronic case management system.
Drafting and sending correspondence.
Drafting pleadings including complaints, discovery responses and other pleadings.
Offering general assistance to attorneys and senior paralegals.
Properly and constantly documenting all events and communications.
Submitting invoices timely and consistent with firm policy.

Benefits

401k Contributions: The firm offers a discretionary match up to 5%. This includes a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and a 50% match on the next 2%, based on annual compensation.
Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to a charity of each team member’s choice.
Medical Insurance: $503 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families. Team members pay just $1.
Dental Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.
Vision Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Team members receive a $1,000 contribution from the firm in their HRA account if enrolled in the PPO health plan.
Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Team members can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax for dependent care.
Flex Spending Account (FSA): Team members can contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.
Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets.
Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward parking.
Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm.
Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year.
Celebrate the Holidays: Office is closed for 10 public holidays.
Office Closure: Office is typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code.
Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.
Learn How You’re Wired: Take a Kolbe Assessment to learn your instinctive method of operation.
Time Management: Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success.
Free Workouts: Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.
Value Team Members: Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Free team lunches and happy hours.
Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.
Firm Outing: Annual firm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun.