Personal Injury Paralegal at Postman

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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$72,000 – $85,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal, Personal Injury LawIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
  • 3+ years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal preferred
  • Experience in a high-volume personal injury practice highly preferred
  • Experience with courts’ CM/ECF systems, PACER, Bluebook, and Westlaw preferred
  • ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases, deadlines, and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive client relationships
  • High attention to detail and ability to maintain organized case records and documents
  • Proficiency in legal case management software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and e-filing systems
  • Ability to maintain a thorough understanding of rules and procedures for various federal and state jurisdictions
  • On-site presence at office in Cincinnati, Ohio

Responsibilities

  • Administratively manage all phases of personal injury litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial, appellate procedure, and communication with clients, opposing parties, courts, experts, and vendors
  • Assist with drafting and then file pleadings, discovery requests/responses, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents
  • Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw and other sources for attorney use
  • Cite-check legal documents to confirm citations and authorities are to Bluebook standards, Shepardize authorities, and verify accuracy of quoted material and cited exhibits
  • Organize and maintain a high volume of case files, pleadings, expert materials, attorney notebooks, case calendars, trial exhibits, and other documents in hard copy and on electronic case management systems
  • Track deadlines for filings, hearings, and discovery responses
  • Coordinate depositions, medical examinations, and court appearances
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular status updates and support
  • Assist attorneys in negotiating settlements, advocating for the client’s best interests
  • Work directly with attorneys and collaborate with team members to ensure seamless support of each case, including assistance with pre-suit case management responsibilities when needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Personal Injury LitigationPleadingsMotion PracticeDiscoveryLegal ResearchWestlawBluebook CitationShepardizingCase ManagementDocument FilingDeposition CoordinationClient Communication

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Personal Injury Paralegal position?

The salary range is a base of $72,000 - $85,000 per year, plus bonus incentives and benefits available.

Is this position remote or does it require office presence?

This position requires on-site presence at our office in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What key skills are required for this paralegal role?

Key skills include the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment, strong interpersonal skills for client relationships, high attention to detail, proficiency in legal case management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and e-filing systems, plus understanding of federal and state rules.

What is the company culture like at Postman Law?

Postman Law is dedicated to creating a workplace where passionate professionals can make a real difference, with a team of experienced attorneys and staff collaborating to achieve exceptional results, drive innovation, and pursue excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Personal Injury Paralegal role?

The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, empathetic, with a strong ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a Bachelor’s degree.

Postman

API development and collaboration platform

About Postman

Postman provides a platform for API development that helps developers and organizations design, test, document, and monitor APIs. The tools available on Postman enable teams to collaborate effectively, allowing them to share and manage APIs with ease. Users can access a variety of features through a subscription model, which includes different pricing tiers for individuals, small teams, and large enterprises, along with a free tier to attract new users. Postman has played a significant role in facilitating data exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering API collections that provide real-time data for healthcare professionals, researchers, and government agencies. The company's goal is to streamline the API development process and enhance collaboration among development teams.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$422.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance.
Mental Health Care.
Occupational Accident Insurance.

Risks

Rapid adoption of generative AI tools could increase competition for Postman.
Explosive API growth may challenge Postman's API management capabilities by 2025.
Data breaches due to exposed API secrets pose a significant security risk.

Differentiation

Postman offers a comprehensive API development environment for developers and enterprises.
The platform supports API-first development, automated testing, and developer onboarding.
Postman's subscription model caters to individual developers, small teams, and large enterprises.

Upsides

Postman's acquisition of Orbit enhances community engagement on the API Network.
Release of Postman v11 aligns with AI integration trends, boosting developer productivity.
Gartner predicts 80% of enterprises will use generative AI APIs by 2026.

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