Paralegal, Motor/Personal Injury

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

📋 Description

• Assist in managing paperwork and administrative duties for approximately 60 legal cases, focusing on areas such as motor vehicle accidents, premises liability incidents like slip and falls, medical malpractice, and select mass tort cases.

• Support discovery processes by answering interrogatories, responding to document requests, and handling requests for admissions.

• Collect essential documents, including medical records, police reports, photographs, and invoices.

• Aid in completing legal forms and court documents by utilizing templates and AI tools.

• Coordinate with various service providers, such as process servers, sheriffs for service of process, medical record suppliers, and other legal vendors.

• Take directives and primarily report to the lawyer/owner, while maintaining daily operational communication with the main paralegal.

• Draft legal pleadings and complaints under supervision.

• Monitor tasks and deadlines using the company's designated platform/software.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess practical experience working alongside an attorney; a legal degree is not required.

• Experience in gathering legal documents is essential, as this is a core responsibility.

• Background in Motor Vehicle/Personal Injury law is highly desirable but not mandatory.

• Ability to manage discovery tasks, including written discovery, interrogatories, and document requests.

• Proficient in drafting pleadings and complaints.

• Skilled at coordinating with vendors and tracking tasks effectively.

• Technologically adept, with experience in or a willingness to learn CRM and legal software systems.

• Comfortable both delegating and receiving tasks via a CRM system.

• Familiar with using AI tools for legal tasks such as drafting demand letters and discovery documents.

• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with others; you will primarily report to the lawyer while working daily with the main paralegal.

• Capable of independently managing back-office support responsibilities.

• Eager to learn and receptive to feedback.

• Available for prompt turnaround on assignments.

• Responsive to occasional urgent matters outside of regular hours when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Access to advanced legal technologies and tools.

• Flexible work schedule with potential remote work options.