Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Hiring Company Description:

Since 1993, 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 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 with 2 to 3 days per week on-site. 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.
• Any tasks as communicated by management.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account with bi-weekly employer contributions
• Group Life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse, child(ren) employer paid)
• Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child(ren) employee paid)
• STD & LTD (employer paid)
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

This position is a hybrid role for the Kentucky / Indianapolis offices.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Firm to assure equal employment opportunity to all employees, candidates for employment, and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender sex (including pregnancy), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, status as a smoker, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Requirements:

• Degree (Bachelor's or Associates) and/or paralegal certificate a plus
• 5 or more years of plaintiff litigation paralegal experience required
• Must be familiar with relevant laws as it applies to personal injury claims, motor vehicle accidents, premise liability and insurance within Indiana and Federal Court Districts
• Experience with Commercial Vehicles/Trucking is a plus
• 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