Litigation Assistant

Parnall Law Firm, New Mexico’s largest Personal Injury law firm, seeks a talented Litigation Assistant to join our growing team! Apply today learn why Parnall Law’s exceptional company culture, commitment to client service, and dedication to upholding our mission and values has earned us a place among New Mexico’s best places to work year after year.

Location: Albuquerque, NM (in office)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Starts at $16.00/hour

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO/Select paid holidays
• Opportunities for community outreach
• A positive, fulfilling, caring environment where learning and growing are encouraged
• In-office health bar
• Annual company goal trip

• MISSION STATEMENT
• To work together with the attorneys as a team to provide clients with intelligent, compassionate and determined advocacy, with the goal of maximizing compensation for the harms caused by wrongful actions of others.
• To give clients and files the attention and organization needed to help bring resolution as effectively and quickly as possible.
• To make sure that, at the end of the case, the client is satisfied and knows Parnall Law has stood up for, fought for, and given voice and value to his or her harm.
• To work and motivate team members according to the values of Parnall Law Firm.

• RESULTS/OUTCOMES (What you must get done)
• Attend weekly firm wide huddle every Monday morning at 8:00
• Attend daily team mini huddle Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 am
• Have status comments entered before weekly OOS meeting of Operations Manager and Leads.
• Attend biweekly meeting with Team Lead to go over individual metrics and goals.
• Requesting a scheduling conference within 30 days of all defendants filing an answer to the complaint (unless the case is valued at more than $100K and attorney has chosen not to request yet).
• Ensure that scheduling hearings are set within two months of the request.
• Calendar all scheduling order items within 5 days of receipt of the scheduling order.
• Ensure criminal dockets are up to date with all and updated pleadings.
• Ensure overdue tasks never exceed 50.

• DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• E-file and e-serve court pleadings daily
• Be familiar with state, local and federal rules for every jurisdiction in we practice in
• Post all E-filing costs to SA.
• Draft subpoenas
• Draft Request for Scheduling Conferences & submit to the Judge for a Hearing
• Follow up with Court if we haven’t received hearing within two months of requesting the hearing
• Posting assigned Judge and docket number to SA when filing a new case
• Ensure a Jury Demand has been filed
• Organizing notebooks for the mediator and for the assigned paralegal and attorney.
• Compiling exhibits and printing with the index for arbitration notebook for defense counsel and one for the assigned attorney.
• Creating hearing notebooks
• Light research or investigation as directed by Paralegal.
• Assisting Paralegals with discovery Index, when possible and requested.
• Answer incoming calls via the First Call Group
• Monitor dashboard Metrics/KPIs and successfully work toward keeping those metrics in top shape.
• Follow and maintain all firm policies and procedures.
• Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm revenue goals.

• COMPETENCIES
• · Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
• · Empathy for our injured clients.
• · Confidence and motivation to exceed expectations.
• · Professional attire and demeanor.
• · Desire to learn, develop, and motivate team members.
• · Team player.
• · Ability to change in a rapidly changing environment.

• -High School diploma or equivalent
• -1 year Litigation Assistant experience

Parnall Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer