Mass Torts Paralegal - Minneapolis, United States - Johnson Becker

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Job Description

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Job Description:

Johnson Becker, PLLC seeks to protect the rights of individuals who have been wrongfully injured. We guide our clients through every step of their case. Johnson Becker is committed to achieving the best possible result for our clients and is looking to add a mass tort team member with the same level of commitment.

Members of our mass tort department must be self-starters who possess a keen attention to detail with excellent organization, strong client-communication skills and compassion. Due to the high volume of individuals whom we represent and long-term client relationships, our team members need to be self-motivated and keep a positive attitude to ensure the best client service.

Job Responsibilities:

Paralegals/Legal Assistants within our mass tort department work very closely with attorneys on all aspects of the case from opening case files and ordering records to file review and case preparation, ongoing client updates and settlement communication. This position includes extensive review of medical records, preparation and completion of court ordered discovery as well as assisting with the production of other legal documents related to complex mass tort/products liability claims. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to excel in this position due to the high volume of client communication to keep each individual case moving forward. You will be responsible for communicating with clients via phone, email, and letters in order to explain the numerous stages of the litigation process as well as helping them understand the intricacies of this process.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a paralegal certificate. Preference given to a bachelor's degree with paralegal certification and history of professional experience within a law firm setting providing exposure to medical records review and federal electronic filing but is not required. This full-time, in-house position requires the ability to sit for long spans of time with ongoing computer work including typing as well as document processing (printing, scanning and mail processing) with some lifting up to approximately 10 pounds. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm with the possibility of mandatory overtime. Compensation is competitive and based upon experience.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of empathy, proficient in analyzing and presenting data, a high level of organization, exceptional Microsoft Office skills (specifically Word, Excel and Outlook), ability to review and summarize a large volume of medical records as well as extensive experience drafting and filing pleadings in federal court via Electronic Case Filing system (ECF). Must be able to work autonomously as well as participate in a collaborative team environment. This position is for someone who seeks to have hands-on involvement in all stages of a case and ownership in the outcomes of their work.

Job Type: Full-time non-exempt salaried position. Willing to work in-office. There is no remote-work option. As an Equal Opportunity Employer Johnson Becker, PLLC requires all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination subject to reasonable accommodations.

Company DescriptionJohnson Becker, PLLC seeks to protect the rights of individuals who have been wrongfully injured. We guide our clients through every step of their case and are committed to achieving the best possible result for our clients.

Company Description

Johnson Becker, PLLC seeks to protect the rights of individuals who have been wrongfully injured. We guide our clients through every step of their case and are committed to achieving the best possible result for our clients.