Maryland & Washington, D.C. Pre-Litigation Case Manager

Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP is seeking an experienced Pre-Litigation Paralegal to fill a position working with its Washington, D.C.

practice.

The position may be remote, hybrid, or in-person depending upon the skills and experience of the employee.

The ideal candidate will be incredibly organized, be able to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines, and possess proven customer service skills.

Responsibilities:

Great client service with responsibility to manage 30 day client calls and schedule appointments as needed
Organize, properly index, and analyze medical records and other file materials.
Maintain physical and electronic files for each assigned matter.
Provide status reports and recommendations to attorneys in preparation for and throughout all stages of litigation.
Carry a caseload of approximately 80 active files with multiple handling attorneys.
Draft substantive correspondence to clients/other parties/courts, answers to discovery, and various pleadings.
Maintain attorney calendars including scheduling depositions, phone calls, and mediations.

Experience & Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent work experience in a law firm.

At least 2 years as a paralegal or legal assistant with comparable job responsibilities, preferably in pre-lit/personal injury.

Must be proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

The position is full-time with benefits.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

If interested, please forward a resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and references to hr@ashcraftlaw.com.

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No phone calls or agencies, please.

Job Type: Full-time