Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers • Lafayette, LA, US

Posted 2 hours ago

Description

Are you an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced personal injury paralegal? You might be an excellent fit for our busy personal injury law firm. You will draft briefs, create legal documents, assist in trial preparation, maintain case files and other critical materials organized and easily accessible, and provide meaningful assistance to our injured clients through compassionate and responsive communication. If you want to further advance your paralegal career in a friendly, professional, and relaxed but productive work environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Organize our case filing systems so that everything is properly categorized and simple to find, as well as perform other administrative tasks as necessary
Assist lawyers with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, aiding with client meetings, submitting motions, researching legal publications, and coordinating witnesses
Produce legal documents, letters, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the supervision of a lawyer
Request, interpret, and summarize medical records to come up with a factual answer to discovery requests
Talk with service providers or insurers about possible settlements for liens, bills, and medical expenses

Qualifications

ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
Strong oral and written communication skills
At least 3-5 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting, preferably specializing in personal injury law
Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills

Compensation

$50,000 - $50,000/year

About Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers

Mansfield Melancon Injury Lawyers is a personal injury firm dedicated to making a difference for injured clients. Our mission is to provide exceptional service, ensuring every client receives the justice and support they deserve. Every team member plays a vital role by fostering a client-focused, efficient, and collaborative environment.