Litigation Paralegal – Team Lead

Protection Mandate Limited

. Lead, coach, and support a team of litigation paralegals .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personal injury litigation, including evidence gathering, medical record reviews, and case progression. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring high performance and adherence to best practices in a fast-paced environment.

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Personal Injury LitigationTeam LeadershipPerformance MonitoringClient CommunicationProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Evidence GatheringMedical Record ReviewLiability AssessmentDamages EvaluationLitigation ProceduresCase ProgressionPerformance ReviewsBest Practices DevelopmentWork Instruction DevelopmentKPI Tracking

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Kentucky Personal Injury LawLitigationClient ServiceConfidentialityEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and support a team of litigation paralegals
Train and mentor new and existing team members on litigation procedures, best practices, and firm expectations
Develop team members' skills in evidence gathering, insurance claims, medical record reviews, liability assessments, damages evaluations, and litigation processes
Conduct team meetings, case reviews, and coaching sessions
Provide performance feedback, conduct performance reviews, document performance concerns, and support corrective action
Oversee litigation case progression and ensure files move forward timely and efficiently
Monitor workloads, prioritize assignments, and identify potential bottlenecks
Ensure deadlines, procedures, and accurate case documentation are maintained
Support casework and provide coverage when team members are out of the office
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and departmental efficiency
Promote consistent client communication, timely updates, and compassionate support
Help resolve challenging client situations and escalated client concerns
Track team performance, productivity, case progress, and KPIs
Report team performance and operational challenges to the Litigation Manager
Identify performance trends and implement strategies to improve results
Partner with other team leads to improve department performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years of experience in Kentucky personal injury law, with a strong emphasis on litigation
Previous leadership, supervisory, or team mentoring experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and hold team members accountable for results
Experience training employees, developing work instructions, and establishing best practices
Experience monitoring performance, conducting performance reviews, coaching employees, and documenting performance concerns preferred
Strong understanding of personal injury litigation, medical records, evidence gathering, liability, damages, and case progression
Must be able to work up to 45 hours per week
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and foster teamwork
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple cases and deadlines
Proactive mindset with the ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement
Strong commitment to client service, professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
Authorization-to-work verification through E-Verify