Paralegal

Ferrone Law Group PLC•Westlake Village, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Personal Injury Paralegal to join our legal team. This individual will play a key role in supporting attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation from case inception to trial. This paralegal will play a pivotal role in building compelling cases and making sure no detail is overlooked. The ideal candidate is proactive, thorough, and able to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Core Responsibilities:

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of Personal Injury (Plaintiff) experience, required
Litigation experience required
Discovery Drafting experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective interaction with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and experts.
Strong research skills to gather and analyze information relevant to personal injury cases.
Sharp attention to detail to ensure all documentation and information is accurate and complete.
Proficient organizational skills to effectively manage a large case load, multiple deadlines, and incoming documents.
Thorough understanding of relevant medical terminology in personal injury cases and e-filing procedures for state and federal court.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software programs, including case management and document management tools
Ability to empathize and provide support to clients who have been catastrophically injured and are dealing with physical and emotional trauma.
Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues that may arise during the case process or help move case forward.
Quick learner and adaptable to new challenges.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Paralegal Certification; preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a paralegal certificate, preferred

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in all aspects of personal injury case management.
Assist in summarizing case details and preparing comprehensive reports for attorneys.
Conduct thorough research, investigate facts, and aid in developing legal arguments and motions.
Draft essential legal documents, including meet and confer letters, motions to compel, and discovery responses.
Prepare legal documents for courts, ensuring all submissions are accurate and timely.
Timely and accurately e-file legal documents with federal and state courts, while strictly abiding by any local rules and guidelines.
Organize and archive case documents, including Bates stamping, and maintain detailed records.
Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other key case events.
Track deadlines and ensure timely filing of court documents and discovery responses.
Prepare and organize various legal documents, such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and any trial-related documents, including witness lists, exhibits lists, jury instructions, and any necessary trial binders.
Compile and maintain case files, track changes in the legal framework, and prepare privilege logs as needed.