Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year based on experience

This is a full-time on-site position at our office in Miami Lakes

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST

The Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal at The Ward Law Group is a pivotal figure responsible for overseeing all aspects of cases from intake to lawsuit filing. Key responsibilities include managing discovery and exhibits, preparing essential documents for various legal proceedings, and ensuring effective medical management by coordinating regular client appointments with orthopedic or specialized doctors.

The paralegal meticulously maintains the damages/medical bills tab in Litify, actively contributes to the gathering of information for discovery responses, and expedites the ordering of medical records and bills with persistent follow-ups. Demonstrating organizational prowess, the paralegal ensures that all medical records are meticulously organized by provider in chronological order, while also keeping files well-organized and up to date in Litify. Monthly courtesy calls provide updates and check-ins with clients, showcasing the paralegal's commitment to client care. Professional collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and office staff underscores the paralegal's teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Candidate must be able to speak English and Spanish fluently.
• Candidate must have experience in Personal Injury law.
• Candidate must have (3) years minimum of experience in litigation.
• Candidate must have Professionalism and prioritization of client customer service and representation.
• Candidate must have intense research, verbal and written communication, and people skills.
• Candidate must have excellent attention to detail.
• Candidate must have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Candidate must have the ability to work independently.

• Paid Time Off: All employees who work 30 hours per week and above qualify for Paid Time Off. You will accrue a total of 3.08 hours per pay period for a total of two (2) weeks per year.
• Health Benefits: All employees who work 30 hours per week and above will be eligible for benefits starting on the 1st day of the month following their start date. The firm covers a fixed amount which typically covers 40 - 65% of the employee premium, depending on the selected plan. The medical insurance plans include options for national coverage and free mental health services. There are also dental plans (with unlimited coverage) and vision plans to choose from at the employee’s expense. 
• Disability Benefits: All employees who work 30 hours per week will have Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits, paid for by the firm.
• Life Insurance: For all employees who work 30 hours per week and above, the firm provides 1X earnings life insurance coverage paid for by the firm. In addition, you will receive a Firm paid accidental death and dismemberment benefit that matches your life insurance coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options include Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, Hospital Confinement Indemnity insurance, Term Life insurance, and Whole life insurance
• Retirement: All employees who work 30 hours per week and above qualify for the 401(K) plan. After the employee completes one year of service, the firm will match 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%, with immediate vesting.