Paralegal Jobs in Anchorage, KY

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Additional Insurance Plans: Life and AD&D and Short-Term Disability plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave Time (SLT)
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually