Paralegal

Role Description

The Decatur office of Walters Balido & Crain is currently reviewing resumes for an experienced paralegal in a law firm atmosphere, including maintaining a heavy docket. Civil litigation/insurance defense and personal injury experience is preferred. This position requires a person who is well-organized and must be deadline-driven. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

• Draft/prepare discovery responses with objections and document production
• Communicate, via phone, emails, and written correspondence, with court coordinators, outside counsel, clients/adjusters, mediators, etc. to provide details and updates on upcoming events and various items
• Compile various documents and case information to provide to experts, mediators, client/adjusters, outside counsel
• Keep calendar up-to-date with case information and new developments including trials, hearings, deadlines
• Draft, file, and serve various documents including, deposition notices, hearing notices, scheduling orders, motion to quash, motion for continuance, proposed orders, etc.
• Draft legal documents, including but not limited to correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses and requests, controverting affidavits, Expert Designations, and motions
• Electronic filing with the court
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, and inspections
• Comfortable with docket management

Experience:

• Paralegals: 1+ years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
• Personal Injury

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore, employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by a partner or their immediate supervisor.

Walters, Balido & Crain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must pass a background check