Case Development Paralegal

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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job