To be considered for this role, please call 866-996-6549 and follow the step-by-step instructions outlined by our Co-Founder and Managing Partner.  In addition, please complete your application here.  You will be evaluated and vetted based on your ability to follow instructions.  We look forward to hearing from you! 

About: 

The Personal Injury Paralegal will be responsible for supporting clients, the legal team, and senior paralegals throughout the client journey. 

Responsibilities: 

• Medical Records Management: Order, review, and summarize medical records to prepare factual responses for discovery.    

• Client Communication: Conduct regular phone interviews with clients and provide timely updates on their legal cases.    

• Case Review and Preparation: Evaluate cases thoroughly to prepare for attorney review and filing.    

• Case Workflow Management: Oversee the workflow of cases using our electronic case management system.    

• Correspondence Drafting: Draft and send professional correspondence.    

• Legal Document Preparation: Draft pleadings, including complaints, discovery responses, and other legal documents.    

• Attorney and Paralegal Support: Provide general assistance to attorneys and senior paralegals.    

• Documentation: Properly and consistently document all events and communications.    

• Invoice Management: Submit invoices in a timely manner, adhering to firm policy.    

• Deadline Management: Manage and meet deadlines for statutes of limitations (SOLs) and other filings under attorney supervision.    

Qualifications: 

• Relevant Legal Experience: 1-2 years of experience in personal injury law, with a focus on handling cases involving auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, and workers' compensation required.   

• Client Care: Demonstrates a caring and compassionate attitude towards clients, in line with our core value of "Doing Good by Doing Right."    

• Growth-Oriented: Possesses a growth mindset and is eager to become an invaluable member of the Chaffin Luhana team.    

• Resilient and Compassionate: Exhibits resilience, intelligence, and compassion, with excellent listening skills and the ability to stay patient in stressful situations.    

• Legal Assistance: Proven ability to assist attorneys and senior paralegals effectively.    

• Research and Writing: Strong skills in researching legal precedents, drafting legal documents, and writing reports and correspondence.    

• Analytical Abilities: Exceptional analytical skills for evaluating case details, identifying key issues, and contributing to case strategies.    

• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple cases and tasks simultaneously, with effective prioritization.    

• Problem-Solving: Effective problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues that arise during case management.    

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, efficiently managing case files, including organizing and maintaining documents, deadlines, and schedules.    

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, witnesses, and other legal professionals.    

• Legal Software: Familiarity with legal software and case management systems (e.g., Salesforce Litify).    

• Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated comfort with technology.    

• Medical Knowledge: Understanding of medical records and terminology, with the ability to summarize and interpret medical documents with minimal supervision. 

Benefits: 

Financial Benefits 

• 401k Contributions: The firm offers a discretionary match up to 5%. This includes a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and a 50% match on the next 2%, based on annual compensation. 

• Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation makes an annual donation to a charity of each team member’s choice.  

Healthcare Benefits 

• Medical Insurance: $503 toward monthly health premiums for team members or their families. Team members pay just $1. 

• Dental Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.  

• Vision Insurance: Full coverage, with only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.  

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Team members receive a $1,000 contribution from the firm in their HRA account if enrolled in the PPO health plan. 

• Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Team members can contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax for dependent care.  

• Flex Spending Account (FSA): Team members can contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses. 

Commuter Benefits 

• Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward transit tickets.  

• Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $325 per month pre-tax toward parking. 

Time Off to Recharge & Renew 

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days per year, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm.  

• Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year.  

• Celebrate the Holidays: Office is closed for 10 public holidays. 

• Office Closure: Office is typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. 

Culture & Development of Team 

• Casual Dress: Enjoy our business casual dress code.  

• Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.  

• Learn How You’re Wired: Take a Kolbe Assessment to learn your instinctive method of operation.  

• Time Management: Time management luncheons with senior leadership to elevate team and organizational success. 

• Free Workouts: Free access to GreenTree SportsPlex for Pittsburgh office. 

Recognition at the Firm 

• Value Team Members: Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.  

• Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Free team lunches and happy hours.  

• Annual Bonus: Year-end discretionary bonus.  

• Firm Outing: Annual firm outing for all team members to meet up and have fun. 

Note: 

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to perform.  Duties, responsibilities, and requirements can be added, changed, or reduced by management to meet the business needs of the company. 

Chaffin Luhana LLP does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. 

Location: 

Remote
 

Salary Range: 

$50,000 - $60,000