Overview
Paralegal Assistant Jobs in Cleveland, OH at Tayfel & Associates
Tayfel & Associates, LLC is a trusted plaintiffs’ firm dedicated to providing excellence to a broad range of clients who have suffered injuries. Our office is located in the Warehouse District of downtown Cleveland. We are seeking a full-time, experienced Personal Injury Paralegal who will report to the Senior Paralegal – Office Manager.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain calendar to stay ahead of deadlines and communications
- Maintain digital and physical files in an organized manner
- Draft/Review incoming correspondence, pleadings and discovery to identify next steps
- Pro-actively takes next steps with good judgement to keep matters moving forward
- Request medical records and final bills to draft demand letters; letters to medical experts and discovery responses and requests
- Draft pleadings and discovery responses/requests
- File/E-file across multiple Courts and Counties with accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare Trial Notebooks, Exhibits and other duties as necessary to prepare for trial
- Answer telephone calls in a professional manner to resolve or take a message
- Other duties as assigned
Specialized Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution or Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies
- Knowledge and experience working with Personal Injury and Wrongful Death clients. Social Security knowledge and experience is a plus but not required.
- Litigation and trial experience required
- Detail-oriented, self-motivator who isn’t afraid to ask questions as they take ownership in outcomes to ensure clients continue to experience high-quality representation
- Ability to professionally interact with clients, defense firms, witnesses, and other parties throughout a matter
- Strong document management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Experience with EvenUp or another personal injury AI platform is a plus but not required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team-oriented with ability to be flexible, handle pressure, and adapt to changes in workflow and assignments, completing assigned tasks timely and efficiently.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary to be based on experience and training
- Firm training and continuing education possibilities
- Vacation and sick/personal time
- 401(k) with 3% Employer match
- Paid parking
Please forward resumé and cover letter via email to:
Kelly D. Palucki, Sr. Paralegal, Office Mgr.
Tayfel & Associates, LLC
1370 W 6th Street, Suite 208
Cleveland Ohio 44113
Pay: $45,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have litigation experience and experience with trial prep?
Experience:
- Personal Injury : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal Assistant
Company: Tayfel & Associates
Location: Cleveland, OH
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