Paralegal - General Liability

Cipriani & Werner•Charleston, WV

7d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm recognized for understanding client needs and delivering expected results. The Charleston Office in Charleston, WV is looking for a Paralegal to join their growing team.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma.
3-5 years of prior paralegal experience in insurance defense litigation required.
Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and filing requirements.
Experience proofreading, and formatting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence.
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and prioritize multiple deadlines effectively.
Experience coordinating and maintaining case files, medical records, and litigation calendars.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management/billing software.
Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

Associates/bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program preferred.
Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts preferred.
Familiarity with insurance carriers, claims documentation, and litigation reporting requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with all phases of insurance defense litigation from case inception through trial.
Manage and maintain litigation calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling requirements.
Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and expert meetings.
Review, organize, and summarize medical records, billing records, and other case-related documents.
Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, court personnel, and expert witnesses.
Prepare case summaries and trial materials for attorney review.
Maintain electronic case file in an organized and accurate manner.
Conduct e-filing in state and federal courts.
Monitor case progression and proactively follow up on outstanding discovery, records requests, and deadlines.