Paralegal at BRC

Position Summary:
The Paralegal is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the file materials on each assigned file, preparing file materials for scheduled events for each Consultant, creating a summary of the pertinent file materials in accordance with standard practice, and identifying missing file information and coordinating its acquisition from the client.
 

Essential Functions:
• Performs daily work assignments in a high quality manner including, but not limited to, review of file materials and preparation of the Preliminary File Summary; maintaining file integrity on a file by file basis.
• Completes daily work assignments in a timely manner with respect to deadlines and event dates. This area includes, review and assessment of file for missing materials; preparation of file for deposition/trial.
• Completes daily work assignments productively and within budgeted time allotted.
• Communicates with others involved on assigned files and works as a team so that complete and responsive client service is provided, including: coordination with others to request materials; acquiring duces tecum notices; coordination with other divisions and departments.
• Maintains routine contact with clients to ensure necessary information is received in an appropriate time frame.
• Uses the Matter Management System to manage personal case load with respect to task status and deadlines, event status and dates, priorities, et cetera, and to communicate file-related information to the rest of the organization.
• Attains billable hour goals.
 

Required Education and Experience:
• Associates Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or American Bar Association approved certification in paralegal studies required.
• A minimum of three years of paralegal experience in product liability, medical malpractice or personal injury environments or equivalent experience required.
• Must be able to read 60 deposition pages in one hour.
• Must be able to summarize and synthesize information without changing the underlying facts or inferences.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No
 

Reasoning Abilities:
The ability to use common sense and logic is required as well as exercising judgment in compiling and synthesizing case materials.
 

Other Abilities:
Ability to converse and correspond with clients in a professional and appropriate manner is essential.
June 8, 2021
 

Math Ability:
Basic mathematic skills are required.
 

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the use of Dropbox and similar file sharing protocols, Microsoft Office software (specifically Word and Outlook), Microsoft Windows, and Adobe Acrobat. The ability to adapt to new software and modalities for employing software in an efficient manner is also required.
 

Work Environment:
Office, Remote/Working From Home(full-time/occasionally)
 

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work space for this position will be a cubicle solely occupied by the individual, in a purpose-grouped location. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

Travel Required: No
 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
 

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
It is the policy of BRC to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
 

Other Duties as Assigned:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $50,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: Yes