Personal Injury Litigation Manager/Coordinator & Paralegal
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Litigation Manager & Coordinator for a leading personal injury law firm in Denton, Texas. A Paralegal degree/certificate is not required, but candidate must have at least 5 years experience managing personal injury cases in litigation. We are an AV-Rated Preeminent Personal Injury law firm focused on highly effective representation in serious cases. We are NOT a high-volume "mill" firm. At any one time, our litigation paralegal will oversee no more than 50 active litigation cases. You will also have the close support of our entire team, including dedicated legal assistants. Our firm is run differently than many "big city" law firms whose primary concern is the number of cases being processed and closed. We focus on providing highly-effective, focused representation to fewer clients with more serious cases. We utilize Needles case management software which allows for extremely effective and detailed case management. Training for the software is provided.
This position is meant for someone seeking a professional and rewarding career with a leading law firm. Our team is our #1 asset and we fully understand that. We take our work very seriously, but we also strive in creating a comfortable and relaxed office atmosphere where work/life balance if emphasized and our team members enjoy being a part of the firm. Litigation coordinators also earn bonuses on managed cases. IMPORTANT: We emphasize a healthy work environment. If you like and/or create office drama, conflict or tension, do not apply! ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Salary, and benefits will be commensurate with ability and experience. For the Denton county area, salary is extremely competitive.
Responsibilities:
• Organize and maintain case files and track deadlines
• Communicate with process servers, clients, opposing counsel, courts, police officers, witnesses and experts
• Draft and eFile petitions, coordinate service of process, manage discovery requests and responses, draft and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, etc
• Draft, serve and manage all Discovery requests and responses.
• Calendar and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings and trials
• Communicate with OC and staff regarding scheduling
• Assist in trial preparation including exhibits, evidence prep, and notebooks
• Assist attorneys and team with all other matters related to litigation
Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years Personal Injury Litigation management experience
• Ability to maintain and manage multiple litigation files in an efficient manner
• Ability to create, manage and meet deadlines
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Written, Oral and Grammatical Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Must be fully functional in operating all standard office programs: Office/Word/Excel/Adobe and Microsoft 365
• Must be fully functional in all aspects of eFiling
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
HIRING COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Chandler | Ross Injury Attorneys is a personal injury law firm founded in 2019 by two local attorneys with over 40 years of combined experience in personal injury and jury trial representation. We are client-focused and narrowly tailored to provide extremely effective representation for serious injuries. We are NOT a "high-volume" firm focused simply on numbers. We are local to Denton and focus on representing people in DFW and North Texas. The two managing attorneys understand the success of the firm is a direct reflection of the team and strive to create a comfortable, rewarding and positive work environment. The firm does regular lunches, parties, and other team-building activities to help foster a positive and rewarding environment. We take our work very seriously, but strive to create a more laid-back, comfortable environment not often found in other law firms. We are looking for somebody who wants to join our team and grow with a leading law firm. If you like and/or create office drama, conflict or tension, do not apply. If you value a healthy work/life balance and want to become a part of a great team, contact us!
PAY
$50,000 – $85,000
Compensation and benefits is negotiable and will ultimately be based upon the individual candidate's experience and qualification.