Mass Tort Paralegal
Chaffin Luhana LLP
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- To be considered for this role, please call 866-996-6549 and follow the step-by-step instructions outlined by our Co-Founder and Managing Partner
- In addition, please complete your application here
- You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions
- We look forward to hearing from you!
- About: The Mass Tort Paralegal will be responsible for managing and meeting deadlines for SOLs and other filings under the supervision of attorneys
Responsibilities
- Managing mass tort cases and client relationships
- Ordering, reviewing and summarizing medical records for preparing factual response to discovery
- Regularly interviewing clients by phone and timely updating them on their legal cases
- Reviewing and evaluating cases to prepare for attorney review and filing
- Assisting our Intake Specialists with managing the intake system
- Managing the workflow of cases in our electronic case management system
- Drafting and sending correspondence
- Drafting pleadings including complaints, discovery responses and other pleadings
- Offering general assistance to attorneys and senior paralegals
- Properly and constantly documenting all events and communications
- Submitting invoices timely and consistent with firm policy
- Qualifications: Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of mass tort or personal injury paralegal experience
- Caring and compassionate attitude with clients that’s consistent with the firm’s core value of Doing Good by Doing Right
- Growth mindset—eager to become an invaluable member of the Chaffin Luhana team
- Be growth focused, resilient and smart (be a great listener)
- Proven ability to assist attorneys and senior level paralegals
- Experience with drafting and filing complaints and other pleadings
- Experience and ability to review medical information and summarize the same with little supervision
- Highly proficient in Microsoft suite and demonstrated comfort with technology
- We are paperless and expect you to be the same
- Friendly and calming phone etiquette - you can remain patient even in the most stressful situations
- Strong time management and multitasking skills – things get busy!
- High attention to detail and superior organizational skills
Benefits
Financial Benefits 401k Contributions: The firm offers a discretionary match up to 5%. This includes a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and a 50% match on the next 2%, based on annual compensation. Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to a charity of each team member’s choice.
Healthcare Benefits Medical Insurance: $503 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families. Team members pay just $1. Dental Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.
Vision Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Team members receive a $1,000 contribution from the firm in their HRA account if enrolled in the PPO health plan. Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Team members can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax for dependent care.
Flex Spending Account (FSA): Team members can contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses. Commuter Benefits Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets. Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward parking.
Time Off to Recharge & Renew Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm. Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year. Celebrate the Holidays: Office is closed for 10 public holidays.
Office Closure: Office is typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Culture & Development of Team Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code. Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.
Learn How You’re Wired: Take a Kolbe Assessment to learn your instinctive method of operation. Time Management: Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success. Free Workouts: Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.
Recognition at the Firm Value Team Members: Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more. Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Free team lunches and happy hours. Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.
Firm Outing: Annual firm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun. Note: This
job description
is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Duties, responsibilities, and
requirements
- can be added, changed, or reduced by management to meet the business needs of the company
- Chaffin Luhana LLP does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities
- Location: Remote Salary Range: $43-47k Originally posted on Himalayas