Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary

Casey Gerry is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our Personal Injury litigation team. This role involves hands-on participation in all phases of litigation, from pre litigation case development through trial preparation and support. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing complex cases in a fast-paced environment.

Pre-Litigation & Case Development

• Assist attorneys with case intake, investigation, and evaluation
• Request, review, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, wage loss documentation, and other damages evidence
• Draft letters of representation, identify lienholders and put them on notice
• Update the parties’ tree and add case information to case management system
• Draft demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, medical providers, and experts
• Track statutes of limitation and critical deadlines

Litigation Support

• Support/communicate with clients and be their main source of contact with the office
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Organize, analyze, and summarize discovery materials
• Manage document production and review
• Assist with expert retention and coordination
• Assisting attorneys with preparation for depositions, document review, and other discovery and case matters through settlement, mediation, or trial
• Re-profiling and re-naming E-Served documents and incoming faxes in case management system, as well as emails and documents received by attorneys when requested
• Draft settlement accountings, contact clients for approval and signature, arrange settlement check delivery
• Draft transmittal letters to lienholders, clients, etc. of settlement along with checks
• Draft minor’s comp paperwork
• Prepare cases for closure

Trial Preparation & Trial Support

• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness lists, trial binders, and jury instructions
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Prepare subpoenas, trial exhibits, and demonstratives
• Attend trial and provide in-court support as needed

Case Management & Administrative Support

• Maintain case files and ensure accurate documentation in the firm’s case management system
• Monitor and calendar deadlines, hearings, and trial dates
• Coordinate with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient case progression

• Associate or bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA recognized paralegal program
• Minimum of three-years litigation experience, or meaningful experience in a similar role
• Experience in Personal Injury preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures from pre-litigation through trial
• Solid understanding of civil procedure and state and federal court rules, and the ability to master local rules of court
• Outstanding computer skills and a high-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Exempt, full-time, compensation based on experience
• Fully paid benefits, Medical with a generous allowance for dependent coverage, Dental, Vision, Disability, Counseling, and more
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing

Please provide a cover letter with information about yourself, a resume with your education and experience, and references.