Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Asbestos) Summary 

• $22-$25/hour
• Growth Potential! 
• 100% Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurances PAID by employer
• 401(K) matching contribution 
• Generous paid-time-off package

• Open and maintain client files
• Maintain regular communication with each client
• Gather documents, medical records and other supporting evidence
• Review, index, organize and summarize documents electronically, including medical records and medical bills
• Interview clients, witnesses and law enforcement officers
• Prepare demand packages for attorney review
• Prepare complaints, summonses, and other pleadings for state or federal court and any discovery
• Locate expert witnesses to interview and possibly retain
• Keep track of all pretrial and trial deadlines
• Prepare pretrial and trial motions and responses, trial exhibits and trial notebooks
• Determine health care and other liens that may apply to settlement proceeds including Medicare, ERISA, Va, etc.
• Prepare and document settlement distribution to client and lien holders

• 3-10 years experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal, either plaintiff or defense or 2 years of 
• Paralegal certification is a plus but not required.
• Ability to file through PACER/ECF and NC Industrial Commission is a plus, but not required
• Skilled in all Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
• Experienced in working with a case management software
• Experienced and skilled in using technology such as Microsoft Teams, DocuSign, e-fax, or similar products
• Client-oriented with excellent customer service skills
• Experience ordering and reviewing medical records
• Working knowledge of mass tort litigation is a plus
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and document all actions taken thoroughly
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent analytic and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Spanish speaking is a plus