Paralegal

DiCello Levitt LLP•Mentor, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

DiCello Levitt LLP, a nationally prominent law firm, is seeking an experienced Paralegal for its Mass Tort practice group in the Mentor (Cleveland), OH office. This full-time role involves supporting attorneys with personal injury or product liability claims from pre-litigation through trial. The position requires strong organizational skills, client communication, electronic case file management, proficiency in legal software, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The firm is dedicated to pursuing justice and holding companies accountable for harm caused.

Requirements

At least five (5) years of experience handling personal injury cases from inception to trial.
Mandatory litigation experience.
Prelitigation file management during all phases.
Litigation support including experience with a high degree of comfort filing in state and district courts.
Strong organizational skills.
Significant experience communicating with clients.
Maintaining electronic case files.
Utilizing Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Managing a court docket and calendar.
Drafting correspondence and other routine notices and pleadings.
Great attention to detail.
Management of large data sets.
Ability to generate and track reporting.
Working in a multi-office team environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Mass tort experience a major plus.
Mass tort experience including filing documents relative to Multi-District Litigation (MDL) is beneficiation and highly desired for this role.
Experience utilizing case management software is highly preferred.
Experience utilizing case management software, preferably Litify (Salesforce) or Needles.

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.