Personal Injury Paralegal
Robert Half Legal
Description
Litigation Paralegal – Plaintiff Personal Injury
Location: Northeast Indianapolis
Company Overview
We are a plaintiff personal injury firm with a strong focus on large commercial trucking litigation. With 40 employees, including 10 attorneys, the firm takes a personable, family-oriented approach to its work. Our collaborative team structure is divided into pre-litigation, litigation, and trial divisions, allowing cases to progress seamlessly through each stage. Guided by our founding partner, our team is passionate about helping clients and fostering long-term community connections.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a background in plaintiff personal injury litigation to join our litigation division. In this role, you will serve as a File Manager, overseeing each case from the filing of the complaint through mediation. You will ensure files are on track, deadlines are met, and clients are informed, while also collaborating with attorneys and support staff to facilitate efficient case management.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Case Oversight: Manage the litigation file from the drafting of the complaint through to mediation, ensuring cases are actively progressing.
+ Scheduling and Coordination: Schedule mediations, depositions, and any case-related deadlines to keep cases on track.
+ Client Communication: Foster a strong relationship with clients by maintaining regular communication via phone and email (at least monthly). Offer guidance and support, especially in the earlier stages of the case when clients need extra attention.
+ Deadline Management: Proactively monitor and track all case-related deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
+ Team Collaboration: Work closely with several attorneys as well as other paralegals and divisions across the firm to ensure each case progresses smoothly.
+ Strategic File Management: Maintain case activity while delegating specific tasks, such as discovery, to specialized support staff.
Requirements
Qualifications:
+ Experience: Minimum of 2 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience with specific experience managing litigation case files.
+ Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority cases simultaneously.
+ Independence: Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
+ Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and team members.
+ Teamwork: Adept at working with multiple attorneys and collaborating across departments.
+ Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
Why Join Us?
+ A dynamic role with significant interaction with the founding partner and opportunities to work on high-value injury cases.
+ A collaborative and family-oriented culture, where employees are valued, and connections run deep.
+ Opportunity to work in a structured yet innovative environment where your expertise as a paralegal is vital to driving case success.
If you are looking for a meaningful career with a firm dedicated to helping clients and supporting the community, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and motivation to join our team.
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