Paralegal

Blaszkow Legal•Alexandria, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Blaszkow Legal, PLLC is expanding and seeking another Paralegal to join their growing office and fight for injured clients in Virginia and beyond. The firm emphasizes the need for a bilingual paralegal (English and Spanish). Blaszkow Legal, PLLC is an established personal injury law firm in Northern Virginia, founded in 1992. They litigate personal injury and insurance claims in state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The firm is described as small, aggressive, and tech-savvy, focused on outside-the-box solutions to optimize client recoveries. They handle a wide range of cases, from modest value to major seven-figure cases, and their client-centric approach consistently earns five-star reviews. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills for client interaction from intake through all stages of litigation. Job duties include intake interviews, case investigation and preparation, medical record review, drafting and responding to correspondence, and preparing pleadings and other court filings. A strong desire to advocate for clients is essential. This is a full-time position that may occasionally require weekend and evening work. It is not an entry-level position, and experience in personal injury practice (plaintiff, defense, workers comp, etc.) is required.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in law; experience in personal injury practice is required!
Familiarity with civil procedure (Virginia, Maryland, and/or DC)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to build rapport with clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
For bilingual candidates: must be fluent in English and Spanish (Amharic, Arabic, Farsi, etc)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish (or Amharic, Arabic, Farsi, etc) will receive a translation bonus
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Interview new clients and perform comprehensive evaluations of what has been done, and what needs to be
Actively review cases in pre-litigation, ensuring that medical records are being received and investigations are complete
Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, other staff members, etc.
Evaluate cases, including determining potential for resolution and need for litigation
Briefing and advising managing attorneys on case postures and outcomes
Draft pleadings, discovery, motions
Administrative and other management functions related to the practice of law

Benefits

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Profit sharing
Training & development
PTO
BCBS health insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Professional development budget
Translation bonus of $2,000 for bilingual candidates (Paid in two installments: after 30 days, and after 6 months)
Working as part of a motivated team at all levels
Ability to learn under a 40-year veteran of the legal profession
Continual training and guidance to develop as a professional staff member
Use of a simple file management system
Direction of associated staff members / working with trained office support personnel
Getting assistance in legal article publication/writing