Litigation Manager/Paralegal - California Personal Injury Experience Required
The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, technologically advanced, team-centric working environment. At Bighorn Law, we believe in securing justice for clients. Our Litigation Managers are instrumental in helping clients recover. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy problem-solving, then this is a great opportunity for you! This position requires that the candidate has experience working as a paralegal in California Personal Injury. This position may be in an office (located in North Las Vegas) or fully remote based.
Responsibilities
* Communicate frequently with the Attorney(s) in formulating a game plan for the current caseload.
* Consistently and thoroughly utilize client management software to detail the interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, etc.
* Follow established procedures for work product, documentation, and notes.
* Prepare for weekly case reviews with the Attorney/Director of Litigation.
* Responsible for the creation of legal documents, per the instruction of the Attorney/Director of Litigation.
* Responsible for ensuring that tasks, as assigned by Case Management Software/Attorney/Director of Litigation, are completed within designated due dates.
* Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with Attorneys, Clients, and Coworkers.
Additional Responsibilities
* Work on cases from the inception of litigation through arbitration/trial.
* Communicate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel by letter, email, text, and telephone.
* Perform legal research.
* Maintain a calendar consisting of meetings, appointments, due dates, and hearings.
* Summarize/review medical records.
Qualifications and Skills
* Must have experience in California personal injury cases.
* Nevada experience in personal injury is a plus.
* At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in personal injury.
* At least 1 – 2 years experience at a plaintiff law firm.
* Knowledge of federal and state court procedures.
* Must have experience managing 75-100 cases at a time.
* Analytical Reasoning.
* Task Prioritization.
* Ability to multitask.
* Self-disciplined, positive attitude, and professional appearance.
* Experience working with MS Office and Google Workspace.
* Typing 45+ WPM.
* Spanish speaking is a plus.
Compensation
$75,000 - $85,000 yearly
About Bighorn Law
At Bighorn Law, we not only believe in making the best first impression but also in making that best impression with every engagement and interaction. Our goal is to help people recover from a variety of misfortunes, accidents, and other injuries.
We recognize the uniqueness and value of each team member! We also believe that making the workplace a great place to be is a priority, so we strive to engage our team members and create an environment that is collaborative and supportive.
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