Mass Tort Paralegal

Chaffin Luhana LLP • , (Multiple States)

4d • $21 - $23 • 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree