Case Development Paralegal

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Job Description:• Conduct regular phone interviews with clients and provide timely updates on their legal cases.• Evaluate cases thoroughly to prepare for attorney review and filing.• Oversee the workflow of cases using our electronic case management system.• Draft and send professional correspondence.• Provide general assistance to attorneys and senior paralegals.• Properly and consistently document all events and communications.• Manage and meet deadlines for statutes of limitations (SOLs) and other filings under attorney supervision.Requirements:• 1-2 years of experience in personal injury law, with a focus on handling cases involving auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, and workers' compensation preferred.• Demonstrates a caring and compassionate attitude towards clients, in line with our core value of "Doing Good by Doing Right."• Possesses a growth mindset and is eager to become an invaluable member of the Chaffin Luhana team.• Exhibits resilience, intelligence, and compassion, with excellent listening skills and the ability to stay patient in stressful situations.• Proven ability to assist attorneys and senior paralegals effectively.• Strong skills in researching legal precedents, drafting legal documents, and writing reports and correspondence.• Exceptional analytical skills for evaluating case details, identifying key issues, and contributing to case strategies.• Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple cases and tasks simultaneously, with effective prioritization.• Effective problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues that arise during case management.• Ability to quickly evaluate options, make informed decisions, and confidently take action.• Meticulous attention to detail, efficiently managing case files, including organizing and maintaining documents, deadlines, and schedules.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, witnesses, and other legal professionals.• Familiarity with legal software and case management systems (e.g., Salesforce Litify).• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated comfort with technology.• Understanding of medical records and terminology, with the ability to summarize and interpret medical documents with minimal supervision.Benefits:• 401k Contributions: Discretionary match contribution of 5%, with the Firm matching 100% of the first 3% of the employee’s contribution and 50% of the employee’s next 2% of contribution of the employee’s annual compensation.• Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to the charity of your choice.• Healthcare Insurance: $460 per employee or family towards their monthly health premium. If your premium is less than $460, you will be responsible for only the first $1.• Dental Insurance: Full coverage towards an employee’s dental premium, less than $1 monthly. You will only pay $12 a year for your dental plan.• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Contribute up to $500 pre-tax towards your annual medical deductible.• Family / Dependent Care: You can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax Dependent Care (DCR).• Flex Spending Account: Contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax towards your medical Flex Spending Account (FSA).• Tax-free Transit Commute: You can contribute up to $280 per month pre-tax towards your transit ticket (TRN).• Discounted Parking: You can contribute up to $280 per month pre-tax towards a pay-for-parking plan (PKG).• Time Off: 15 paid time off (PTO) days / 20 PTO days after 3 years with the Firm.• Sick Days: 3 sick days per year.• Office closed for 10 public holidays.• Weeklong Holiday Break: Office usually closed for at least a week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.• Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code.• Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education/training.• Time Management: Time Management Luncheons with senior management team to take your projects, team, and organization to the next level.• Free Workouts: Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office.• Bonusly points for a peer-to-peer recognition system.• Free team lunches and happy hours.• Year-end discretionary bonus.• Yearly firm outing for all of our employees to meet up and have fun.

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