Mass Tort Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Overseeing mass tort cases and fostering client relationships.

• Ordering, reviewing, and summarizing medical records for crafting factual responses to discovery.

• Conducting regular phone interviews with clients and promptly updating them regarding their legal matters.

• Analyzing and assessing cases in preparation for attorney review and filing.

• Supporting our Intake Specialists in managing the intake system.

• Supervising the workflow of cases within our electronic case management system.

• Composing and dispatching correspondence.

• Drafting legal documents including complaints, discovery responses, and other pleadings.

• Providing general assistance to attorneys and senior paralegals.

• Accurately and consistently documenting all events and communications.

• Submitting invoices timely and in accordance with firm policy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of a paralegal certificate or a bachelor's degree.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal in mass tort or personal injury cases.

• A caring and compassionate demeanor towards clients that aligns with the firm’s core value of Doing Good by Doing Right.

• A growth mindset, demonstrating eagerness to become an invaluable member of the Chaffin Luhana team.

• Proven capability to support attorneys and senior-level paralegals effectively.

• Experience in drafting and filing complaints and other legal documents.

• Ability to review medical information and summarize it with minimal supervision.

• High proficiency in the Microsoft suite and comfort with technology.

• Friendly and calming phone etiquette, maintaining patience even in stressful situations.

• Strong time management and multitasking abilities—tasks can become busy!

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k Contributions: The firm provides a discretionary match of up to 5%.

• Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation contributes annually to a charity chosen by each team member.

• Medical Insurance: $503 towards monthly health premiums for team members or their families.

• Dental Insurance: Full coverage with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.

• Vision Insurance: Full coverage requiring only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Team members receive a $1,000 contribution from the firm into their HRA account if enrolled in the PPO health plan.

• Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Team members can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax for dependent care.

• Flex Spending Account (FSA): Team members can contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.

• Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax for transit tickets.

• Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax for parking.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm.

• Sick Days: 3 paid sick days annually.

• Office Closure: The office is typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

• Casual Dress: Enjoy a business casual dress code.

• Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.

• Recognition at the Firm Values Team Members: Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.

• Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Complimentary team lunches and happy hours.

• Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.

• Firm Outing: Annual firm outing for all team members to socialize and have fun.