Litigation Paralegal

Tailor Your Resume for this Job

It is essential for the employee to understand that in our small office setting, the listed duties below shall be the focus of their efforts each day, however, it will be necessary to "pitch in" to help with any other duty in the office necessary to effectively represent our clients. Willingness to be a team player, share knowledge and experience, and supporting others. Therefore, the list below details the main functions of the position, this list is not and cannot be expected to be exhaustive.

NOTE: Pay is commensurate with skills and experience.

The significant duties of this position are as follows:

• Organizing and maintaining client case files.
• Requesting and collecting medical billing and medical records from medical providers.
• Preparing demand packages and demand letters to be sent to insurance carriers.
• Drafting discovery requests and helping the attorney obtain responsive information and documents from clients to respond to opposing counsel's discovery requests.
• Bates stamping and organizing discovery documents for production to opposing counsel.
• Legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Reaching out to medical providers to confirm balances and ensure prompt billing of clients' health insurance for accident related treatment.
• Scheduling depositions and mediations with the attorney, the client, and with opposing counsel.
• Drafting letters of representation to clients and to insurance carriers.
• Keeping personal injury clients updated on the status of their case.
• Maintaining the attorney's firm calendar and ensuring its accuracy.
• Corresponding with the court and with opposing counsel regarding hearings and other court proceedings.

Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anderson, SC 29621