Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

The Ward Law Group, PL • Miami Lakes, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal at The Ward Law Group is a pivotal figure responsible for overseeing all aspects of cases from intake to lawsuit filing. Key responsibilities include managing discovery and exhibits, preparing essential documents for various legal proceedings, and ensuring effective medical management by coordinating regular client appointments with orthopedic or specialized doctors. The paralegal meticulously maintains the damages/medical bills tab in Litify, actively contributes to the gathering of information for discovery responses, and expedites the ordering of medical records and bills with persistent follow-ups. Demonstrating organizational prowess, the paralegal ensures that all medical records are meticulously organized by provider in chronological order, while also keeping files well-organized and up to date in Litify. Monthly courtesy calls provide updates and check-ins with clients, showcasing the paralegal's commitment to client care. Professional collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and office staff underscores the paralegal's teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak English and Spanish fluently
• Experience in Personal Injury law
• 3 years minimum of experience in litigation
• Professionalism and prioritization of client customer service and representation
• Intense research, verbal and written communication, and people skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of cases from intake to lawsuit filing
• Managing discovery and exhibits
• Preparing essential documents for various legal proceedings
• Ensuring effective medical management by coordinating regular client appointments with orthopedic or specialized doctors
• Maintaining the damages/medical bills tab in Litify
• Gathering information for discovery responses
• Expediting the ordering of medical records and bills with persistent follow-ups
• Organizing all medical records by provider in chronological order
• Keeping files well-organized and up to date in Litify
• Conducting monthly courtesy calls to provide updates and check-ins with clients
• Collaborating professionally with attorneys, paralegals, and office staff

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (accrues 3.08 hours per pay period for a total of two weeks per year)
• Health insurance (firm covers 40-65% of employee premium, options for national coverage and free mental health services)
• Dental plans (with unlimited coverage)
• Vision plans
• Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits (paid by the firm)
• 1X earnings life insurance coverage (paid by the firm)
• Firm-paid accidental death and dismemberment benefit matching life insurance coverage
• Supplemental insurance options (Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, Hospital Confinement Indemnity insurance, Term Life insurance, and Whole life insurance)
• 401(K) plan with firm match (100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%, with immediate vesting after one year of service)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed