Join our dynamic and fast-growing team as a Paralegal, where you’ll play a critical role in managing litigation cases across various states and jurisdictions. You’ll work alongside talented attorneys, handling client communication, document reviews, court filings, and assisting with settlement negotiations. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference for our clients.

Your Impact on Our Mission:

At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to providing top-notch legal services to our clients. As a paralegal, your role in ensuring timely and efficient communication and case management is key to delivering the exceptional service we pride ourselves on.

Why Join Our Firm?

We’re not just a law firm we’re a team that’s dedicated to both professional growth and having fun along the way. With over 140 employees and 17 years of success, we are growing faster than ever. You’ll be empowered to develop your skills and take on new challenges, all while being a valued part of a supportive team that knows how to balance hard work with a positive, enjoyable atmosphere.

If you're looking to make a real impact and grow your career while being part of an exciting, problem-solving team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Key Specific Duties:

Receive and complete intake for new litigation cases.
Review legal documents for important information.
Compile client financial and hardship information from vendors.
Update shared calendar to include important filing deadlines and hearings.
Notify network attorneys of new litigation cases and provide relevant information/documents.
Confirm attorney coverage for hearings through network attorneys or coverage booking services.
Submit responsive pleadings to courthouse for filing before deadlines.
Provide case and settlement updates to vendors and clients.
Monitor online case dockets and incoming communications for hearing notices.

How Success is Measured:

Efficient and accurate data entry.
Keeping up-to-date on email communications and voicemails.
Maintaining consistent and effective communications with network attorneys.
Drafting accurate documents with information from FileMaker and documents provided with referrals.
Staying up-to-date on all new events relating to active litigation cases.
Managing client entry, consultation scheduling, and delivery of documents in a timely manner with respect to court filing deadlines.
Assisting with identifying ways to continuously update and refine processes for increased efficiency and quality.

Desired Skills:

Ability to multi-task with a high-volume task list
Highly Detail Oriented
Experience handling a high volume of cases
Experience with state litigation, preferably, experience in handling multiple states at one time
Experience with creditor/debtor cases is a plus, not required

IMPORTANT LEGAL MUMBO-JUMBO

We are an equal opportunity employer, meaning that we do not discriminate in favor of or against anyone based on age, race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or any other legally protected class. Job description, duties, and hours are subject to change. This is an at-will position.

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