Single Event Paralegal in Edwardsville, Illinois at Torhoerman Law LLC

Summary: The Single Event Paralegal will assist the attorneys and single event team by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients, research, investigations, fact checking and trial preparation.

EEO Classification: Professional

Status: Non-Exempt

ESSENETIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes medical records, statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written and/or verbal analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develops and maintains records on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Ability to order, interpret, and summarize medical records.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Certification or associate degree in paralegal studies required, bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred. Plus a minimum 3 years of Personal Injury Experience Required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management, and public groups.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply concepts of basic math.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

Strong computer proficiencies are essential must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite as well as project management programs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is based primarily in an office environment and the noise level is usually moderate