Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury in Atlanta, GA| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Location : Georgia - Atlanta
Refer to Job # PHJL809691


Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury The candidate will maintain accurate records and schedules. Litigation calendars, deadlines, depositions, client spreadsheets, etc. Manage high-volume caseload. Assist attorneys with Discovery, preparation of Complaints, or Mediation. Review relevant state laws on personal injury. Interview clients about their injuries gather medical reports and insurance information from the defendant. Review reports by witnesses or police, or make appointments for medical examinations. Communicate orally and in writing with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses. Draft discovery responses and assert all necessary objections, draft medical summaries, draft settlement demands, prepare witness and exhibit lists, draft motions, final instructions, verdict forms, and ready to tackle writing projects. Tasks include witness preparation and preparing voir dire outlines, opening and closing statements, and witness outlines. Determine exhibits to be used and prepare them for viewing. Assist attorney with entire voir dire process (e.g., taking notes, striking, and selection of jurors), pull and pass exhibits as needed, act a liaison to the client, ensure attorney does not inadvertently waive an objection, communicate with the bailiff or court reporter as necessary, bring witnesses into the courtroom, rework exhibit binders as necessary, help attorney elicit key pieces of testimony, assist with all aspects of trial strategy and act as the second set of eyes and ears. Receive mail and scan to the appropriate record in the case management system, keep accurate notes in the cloud database. Assist other attorneys and staff as necessary. Reports to the Firm Administrator. The candidate should preferably have a High school diploma or equivalent. Must have 2+ years of experience in personal injury litigation or liability insurance defense litigation. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Gmail, LexisNexis, Internet, Case Management Software, etc. Bilingual speakers are a plus. (English/Spanish or English/Korean) Should have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, detail-oriented and a champion of accuracy, quick learner team player, organized and able to prioritize effectively. Must possess excellent communication skills; including verbal, written, and listening and exhibit excellent time management skills, and be motivated. Able to quickly build rapport with clients and serve as client, answer and handle incoming calls professionally and compassionately, multi-task, work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment, and able to follow directions and show initiative to complete tasks.
 
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