Personal Injury Paralegal

At Postman Law we are dedicated to creating a workplace where passionate professionals can make a real difference. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys and case staff work together to advocate for individuals who have been wronged or injured. We guide clients through every step of their journey to ensure they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Our mission is to achieve exceptional results for our clients, drive innovation in the practice of law, and pursue unparalleled excellence in everything we do.

Purpose:

We are seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to join our growing team. This individual will play a critical role in case development, client communication, and overall case management in litigated cases. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer-focused, and empathetic, with a strong ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

This position requires on-site presence at our office in Chicago. The salary range is a base of $72,000 - $85,000 per year, plus bonus incentives and benefits available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administratively manage all phases of personal injury litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial, appellate procedure, and communication with clients, opposing parties, courts, experts, and vendors.
• Assist with drafting and then file pleadings, discovery requests/responses, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents.
• Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw and other sources for attorney use.
• Cite-check legal documents to confirm citations and authorities are to Bluebook standards, Shepardize authorities, and verify accuracy of quoted material and cited exhibits.
• Organize and maintain a high volume of case files, pleadings, expert materials, attorney notebooks, case calendars, trial exhibits, and other documents in hard copy and on electronic case management systems.
• Track deadlines for filings, hearings, and discovery responses.
• Coordinate depositions, medical examinations, and court appearances.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular status updates and support.
• Assist attorneys in negotiating settlements, advocating for the client’s best interests.
• Work directly with attorneys and collaborate with team members to ensure seamless support of each case, including assistance with pre-suit case management responsibilities when needed.

Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases, deadlines, and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive client relationships.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain organized case records and documents.
• Proficiency in legal case management software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and e-filing systems.
• Ability to maintain a thorough understanding of rules and procedures for various federal and state jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal role preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume personal injury practice is highly preferred.
• Experience with courts’ CM/ECF systems, PACER, Bluebook, and Westlaw preferred.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.