Help with paperwork and administrative tasks for about 60 legal cases (primarily motor vehicle accidents, premises liability cases like slip and falls, medical malpractice, and some mass tort cases).
Assist with discovery tasks, including answering interrogatories, responding to document requests, and requests for admissions.
Gather documents like medical records, police reports, photos, and bills.
Help fill out legal forms and court documents using templates and AI tools
Coordinate with different service providers (such as process servers, sheriffs for service of process, medical record vendors, and other legal vendors).
Take instructions and report primarily to the lawyer/owner, with day-to-day operational communication with the main paralegal.
Draft legal pleadings and complaints with supervision.
Track tasks and deadlines using the company's platform / software.
Requirements
Must have practical experience working under an attorney. No legal degree required / Law degree not necessary.
Experience gathering legal documents
This is a primary task.
Experience in Motor Vehicle / Personal Injury law is highly preferred but not required.
Ability to handle discovery, including written discovery, interrogatories, and document requests.
Capable of drafting pleadings and complaints.
Proficient in coordinating with vendors and tracking tasks.
Technologically proficient, with experience in or willingness to learn CRM and legal software systems.
Comfortable both delegating and receiving tasks through a CRM system.
Comfortable using AI tools for legal work
demand letters and discovery drafting
Strong team collaboration and ability to work well with others. You will report primarily to the lawyer but work day-to-day with the main paralegal.
Able to work independently on back-office support tasks.
Eager to learn and open to feedback.
Available for quick turnaround on assignments.
Responsive, including occasional urgent matters outside regular hours (only when needed).