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CR Legal Team · 3 months ago

Senior Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$23/hr - $31/hr

5+ years exp

CR Legal Team is a dedicated law firm focused on seeking justice for clients and communities. They are looking for a Senior Litigation Paralegal to enhance their team, responsible for managing litigation cases, preparing legal documents, and ensuring effective communication with clients and attorneys.

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Responsibilities

Ability to multi-task and effectively communicate, problem-solve and handle tasks efficiently and professionally with all TEAM members and the public, with adaptability to diverse internal and external clientele

Must understand and communicate in accordance with applicable State Bar rules related to protecting information and confidentiality while avoiding the unauthorized practice of law

Understands and complies with company policies and procedures

Must be able to work in-office as scheduled to meet with clients, meet and collaborate with fellow TEAM members, attend training sessions, and/or participate in other events

Must be proficient in utilization of available technology including case management software, computers, databases, portals, State and Federal e-filing, and other software needed to successfully manage cases

Maintains excellent customer service and interfaces with clients, providers, and TEAM members according to policies and procedures

Prepares documents, including but not limited to medical summaries, correspondence, discovery, pleadings and administrative forms for attorney approval

Interfaces with the clients on non-legal issues relating to the management of client's case; refers legal issues to the appropriate attorney(s)

Assists attorney(s) with written and verbal communications with adjusters, defense counsel, court administration, and clients

Senior Litigation Paralegal can effectively communicate with clients to uncover pertinent information and data to include treatment status, medical information that could impact the case, changes in work status, and records information per operating procedure. Notifies the attorney of any changes, new information, concerns, or issues

Conducts preparation for legal proceedings; submits appropriate information and legal forms/documents to the appropriate organizations; understands forms and procedures necessary to properly handle client's case as instructed by the appropriate attorney(s)

Demonstrates effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills to optimize case management. Investigates, reasons, and collects pertinent information in situations where only limited information may be available

Collaborates with appropriate attorney(s) and other TEAM members to effectively handle client cases including identification of relevant facts and issues to achieve optimal results for clients

Gathers, processes, and organizes incoming medical records, bills, pleadings and/or legal filings, and other case related documents in a timely manner per procedure. Notifies the attorney when pertinent records and/or information is received and completes any associated tasks as needed

Utilizes, manages, and properly completes assigned tasks per procedure

Processes and reviews mail daily for additional information pertinent to case(s); documents any pertinent information and advises the appropriate attorney(s) when received

Confirms balances and expenses; prepares the appropriate settlement documents for review by the attorney(s)

Senior Litigation Paralegal interfaces with other TEAM members to achieve office and departmental goals; may provide back up to other TEAM members, including but not limited to client meetings and video conferences

Ability and willingness to train, mentor, and guide lesser experienced TEAM members when appropriate and/or requested to do so

Qualification

Litigation case managementPersonal injury experienceCase management softwareClient advocacyParalegal certificationWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationCritical thinking

Required

5 plus years of prior litigation experience

Must understand and communicate in accordance with applicable State Bar rules related to protecting information and confidentiality while avoiding the unauthorized practice of law

Understands and complies with company policies and procedures

Must be able to work in-office as scheduled to meet with clients, meet and collaborate with fellow TEAM members, attend training sessions, and/or participate in other events

Maintains excellent customer service and interfaces with clients, providers, and TEAM members according to policies and procedures

Prepares documents, including but not limited to medical summaries, correspondence, discovery, pleadings and administrative forms for attorney approval

Interfaces with the clients on non-legal issues relating to the management of client's case; refers legal issues to the appropriate attorney(s)

Assists attorney(s) with written and verbal communications with adjusters, defense counsel, court administration, and clients

Notifies the attorney of any changes, new information, concerns, or issues

Demonstrates effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills to optimize case management

Investigates, reasons, and collects pertinent information in situations where only limited information may be available

Collaborates with appropriate attorney(s) and other TEAM members to effectively handle client cases including identification of relevant facts and issues to achieve optimal results for clients

Gathers, processes, and organizes incoming medical records, bills, pleadings and/or legal filings, and other case related documents in a timely manner per procedure

Notifies the attorney when pertinent records and/or information is received and completes any associated tasks as needed

Utilizes, manages, and properly completes assigned tasks per procedure

Processes and reviews mail daily for additional information pertinent to case(s); documents any pertinent information and advises the appropriate attorney(s) when received

Confirms balances and expenses; prepares the appropriate settlement documents for review by the attorney(s)

Ability and willingness to train, mentor, and guide lesser experienced TEAM members when appropriate and/or requested to do so

Strong knowledge of all aspects of litigation case management, practices, and procedures

Exceptional client advocacy

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative Team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in case management and other relevant software

Utilizes and manages internal and external resources appropriately