Paralegal (Mass Tort)

DiCello Levitt LLP • Mentor, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

DiCello Levitt LLP is seeking a full-time experienced mass tort paralegal to join their Personal Injury practice group in the Cleveland, Ohio office. This role is crucial in supporting justice and making a meaningful difference in people's lives and the community. The firm is a nationally prominent, Chambers and Benchmark-rated law firm known for pursuing significant civil and human rights cases and ensuring corporate accountability. The paralegal will manage a mass tort docket, communicate with clients, maintain files, work with various software, and draft legal documents. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience managing large data sets, and the ability to generate and track reporting in a multi-office team environment. Experience with a large document and/or case management system is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Skilled in organizing and maintaining electronic case files.
• Strong written and verbal communication for drafting documents and client interaction.
• Proficient with legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to adapt to new technologies as needed.
• Familiar with court rules, filing deadlines, and legal processes.
• Able to thrive and maintain organization while managing competing priorities and working under pressure in a dynamic, high-volume setting.
• Understanding of and adherence to ethical guidelines and confidentiality requirements, ensuring client information and case details are protected.
• Commitment to continuing legal education and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a paralegal.
• Minimum of 1 year of mass tort litigation experience.
• Experience with case management systems, preferably Litify (Salesforce) or Needles.

Nice To Haves

• Medical malpractice and nursing home negligence experience is also beneficial.
• Significant experience communicating with clients.
• Working with Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Managing a mass tort docket and drafting correspondence and other preliminary matters.
• Experience with a large document and/or case management system is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure all necessary documentation is up-to-date and accessible.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates, gathering information, and addressing inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation, including statutes, case law, and other legal references relevant to ongoing cases.
• Accurately enter and update case-related data into case management systems, ensuring that all information is properly logged and easily accessible for ongoing casework.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Review case documents for relevance, accuracy, and completeness, ensuring all pertinent information is captured and organized effectively.
• Draft and send a high volume of written correspondence, including letters, emails, and status updates, to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel in a clear, professional, and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, effective the first day of the month following your start date: medical, dental, vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Life and AD&D and Short-Term Disability plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave Time (SLT)
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees