Careers

Personal Injury Paralegal (Full-Time)

Stritmatter Law is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our fast-paced, complex litigation practice. This is a full-time position for a detail-oriented, motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment and is eager to take on increasing responsibility.

About the Role

The ideal candidate is precise, efficient, resourceful, and confident managing a demanding caseload with minimal supervision. Prior litigation experience is required, and personal injury experience is strongly preferred. This is a paperless practice, so comfort with modern technology is essential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage case files from intake through trial preparation and jury trial
• Maintain regular and consistent communication with clients via phone, email, Zoom, and Teams
• Correspond with courts, opposing counsel, and outside agencies
• Navigate ECR/ECF, including e-filing, e-serving, downloading, and searching documents
• Calendar hearings, deadlines, reminders, and schedule meetings and depositions
• Draft discovery responses, pleadings, and other litigation documents
• Anticipate attorney needs and next steps in the litigation process
• Track case costs and manage subrogation matters
• Review and analyze medical records and other agency records
• Handle e-discovery
• Prepare demand packages, medical summaries, and chronologies
• Prepare trial materials, including:
• ER 904 packages
• Jury instructions
• Witness and exhibit lists
• Trial pleadings
• Exhibit preparation and management
• Witness scheduling, including video conferencing
• PowerPoint and trial presentation support

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation with attorneys and clients
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Professional, respectful, and calm under pressure
• Team-oriented with a positive, collaborative mindset
• Solid understanding of local, state, and federal court rules
• Proficiency with MS Word and Office 365 (minimum typing speed of 70 wpm)
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-demand environment

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Positive attitude with a “no job too big or too small” approach
• Reliable and timely work product with strong attention to detail
• Exercises good judgment when handling confidential information
• Willing to assist teammates and support firm-wide success
• Communicates regularly with the Director of Administration regarding workload and priorities
• Assists with training and onboarding of new support staff
• Keeps appropriate stakeholders informed of project status and deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years of law firm experience
• Prior litigation experience (required)
• Personal injury experience (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary -$75,000-$100,000 DOE; plus discretionary bonus
• Excellent benefits
• A collegial, supportive, and professional work environment

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to: Denny@stritmatter.com

Stritmatter Law is an equal opportunity employer. We offer employment without regard to race, gender, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Members of marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.