Litigation Paralegal

Hiring Company Description:

For 30 years, the attorneys of Isaacs & Isaacs have fought for injured victims in the states of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. With over $2 BILLION collected for clients, Darryl Isaacs and the Isaacs team continue to call out big insurance companies, businesses, and individuals looking to make money off from victims injured in car crashes, truck accidents, commercial vehicles accidents, and wrongful death cases. We cannot undo the incident, but we can do everything in our power to make people whole in the eyes of the law by demanding justice and fair compensation.

Under the direction and supervision of Management, the Litigation Paralegal provides paraprofessional legal support to attorneys and clients in all stages of the litigation and pre-litigation process to ensure timely management and progression of the file while striving to exceed our client expectations through diligence and efficiencies. This position is ideally a hybrid position where the paralegal can meet with their Litigation Attorney a few times a week. This position reports directly to the Manager of Litigation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enter pertinent information into client files such as MVA details, insurance, property damage and medical providers.
• Fully investigate each case and document findings in Filevine.
• Maintain contact with clients at a minimum of every 30 days and as needed.
• Verify all potential insurance coverage and maintain contact with all insurance carriers.
• Manage medical care of clients including requesting all medical and billing documentation.
• Understand and explain litigation process to clients.
• Manage, monitor and maintain attorney's calendar by docketing meetings, court dates, hearings and trials.
• Prepare case specific documents, correspondences, and demand letters, etc.
• Draft and file Notices, Motions, Subpoenas, & responses to Discovery requests.
• Manage and process all correspondence to and from clients, insurance carriers, medical providers, etc.
• Maintain demand and mediation packages, IME’s, claim status updates to clients, insurance carriers and lien holders/medical providers and opposing counsel.
• Relay settlement negotiation from attorney to clients and adjusters utilizing demands/offers in client file.
• Collect documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills, subrogation liens, loss of income and property damage.
• Organize and maintain case files within Filevine.
• Maintain and update files using case checklist in Filevine so as to work each file at least every 2-3 weeks.
• This position can be remote, with paid travel for trial.

• The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• 3-5 years of plaintiff litigation paralegal experience.
• Must be familiar with relevant laws as it applies to personal injury claims, motor vehicle accidents, premise liability and insurance within Kentucky, Indiana and Federal Court Districts.
• Familiarity with state agency regulations.
• Must have knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to prioritize work, juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.
• Must have strong work ethic and be able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent interpersonal/communication skills, including strong writing skills, as the position requires a great deal of client communication.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other office tools, including e-discovery software and document management platforms.
• Knowledge of the firm's document management program, Filevine, is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terms and traumatically induced conditions is helpful.
• Knowledge of insurance coverage types and policies is helpful.

Compensation:

$24.00 - $36.00 Hourly Rate (depending on experience), eligible for OT over 40 hours worked/week

Monthly bonus potential based on KPI attainment post probation period

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

This position allows for some remote work but is ideally a hybrid role in the Louisville office.

Isaacs and Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to workforce diversity and committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment.