Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $58,260 - $74,900 per year

About the role

  • Attend firm-wide huddles and team meetings as scheduled.
  • Draft and file complaints within 30 days of a case transfer.
  • Ensure service of process is completed within designated timeframes.
  • Schedule and track case milestones, including scheduling hearings, mediations, and depositions.
  • Provide telephonic client updates every six weeks, with no more than 10 outstanding updates at any given time.
  • Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in SmartAdvocate.
  • Draft and serve subpoenas, discovery requests, and responses.
  • Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including scheduling witness statements, compiling exhibits, and creating necessary legal binders.
  • Perform background checks on defendants and clients as part of case preparation.
  • Work collaboratively with attorneys, case managers, and legal assistants to move cases toward resolution.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience required.
  • Ability to travel in the event a case goes to trial is required.
  • The ideal candidate will have a track record of long-term success and progression in previous positions
  • Strong understanding of state, local, and federal court rules.
  • Strong Empathy for injured clients
  • Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Empathy for our injured clients.
  • Confidence and motivation to exceed expectations.
  • Professional attire and demeanor.
  • Desire to learn, develop, and motivate team members.
  • Team player
  • Experience with e-filing and legal documentation.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to be available to work during business hours, Mountain time zone (Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00 and Friday 8:00-4:00)
  • Ability to pass a background check
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO and select paid holidays
  • Opportunities for community outreach
  • A positive, fulfilling, and supportive work environment where learning and growth are encouraged
  • Annual company goal trip
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Soft Skills
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