What is a Paralegal?
A paralegal is a trained and certified professional who assists lawyers in various tasks, including summarizing, researching, investigating, and retrieving records. They work in law offices, helping attorneys prepare cases.
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), a paralegal is defined as “a person, qualified through education, training, or work experience, who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency, or other entity in a capacity or function that involves the performance, under the ultimate direction and supervision of an attorney, of specifically delegated substantive legal work.” As such, while being unable to present in court, paralegals work within the legal system and support attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting documents, organizing case files, and assisting in trial preparation. They play a crucial role in law firms, corporations, government agencies, and other legal settings by handling administrative and substantive legal work under the supervision of licensed attorneys.
Paralegals contribute significantly to the legal profession by providing essential support to attorneys and helping to ensure the efficient delivery of legal services. Their specialized knowledge and skills enable law firms and legal departments to manage caseloads effectively and meet client needs while upholding professional standards and ethical obligations.
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Premises Liability Lawyers
Injured on Another’s Property? Munley Law Can Help.
Everyday places – grocery stores, gyms, even friends’ houses – can be potential accident zones. If you were injured because of a hazard on someone else’s property, you can hire a premises liability lawyer to pursue compensation.
For more than 60 years, the personal injury lawyers at Munley Law have successfully pursued premises liability claims for injured victims. Whether you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a restaurant, attacked by a neighbor’s dog, or involved in a situation even more complex, a Munley premises liability attorney can protect your rights and recover compensation for your losses.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premise liability is a legal concept that holds a property owner liable for any injuries a person sustained while on their property. All property owners have a duty of care to:
- Maintain reasonably safe conditions for patrons
- Warn patrons of unsafe conditions
- Repair unsafe conditions promptly
Here’s an example: The local grocery store has a giant puddle of water in one of the aisles. […]
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Careers
Available Positions
Litigation Paralegal
We are seeking a highly skilled and organized Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide essential support to our attorneys in all phases of the litigation process. The ideal candidate has the ability to independently perform a variety of complex paralegal duties with limited supervision. They must possess a solid understanding of legal and medical terminology and have strong organization and oral/written communication skills.
Other skills include:
- 3-5+ years experience as a Paralegal
- Previous experience with Personal Injury matters, preferred
- Trial preparation experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership staff. The executive assistant will provide high-level administrative support and assistance to assigned leadership staff. They will perform clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, […]
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Client & Attorney Testimonials
See what our past clients and fellow attorneys have to say about Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys.
Truck Accident Clients
“I’m so beyond thankful for my lawyers who have never steered me wrong and were ready to go to war for myself and my children. It has been an amazing experience working with them and I’m so thankful for them. As no amount of money will ever change what happened they made sure we were forever taken care of.”” – Katy S., A Truck Accident Client
“November of 2015 I was sitting at a red light in my Dually Pickup Truck. A loaded tractor trailer rear ended me, he was traveling in excess of 50 MPH. Resulting in me being airlifted to the trama facility nearby. I suffered a broken neck plus spinal cord damage and internal injuries. […]
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Pittsburgh 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyer
Our Pittsburgh 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney Will Protect Your Rights
A crash involving a large 18-wheeler truck is nothing like a regular car accident. Injuries are often severe, and the case may involve multiple individual and commercial defendants. You need a specific kind of lawyer to represent you and ensure you receive the help you need – you need an experienced Pittsburgh 18 wheeler accident attorney.
At Munley Law, a team of highly qualified Pittsburgh truck accident lawyers with decades of experience is ready to get to work for you today. Our attorneys have led the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group and were among the first lawyers in Pennsylvania to become board certified in truck accident law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
While many injury law firms claim to handle truck cases, […]
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Dan Munley attends IIHS tractor trailer crash test
Munley trucking team invited to IIHS crash test
Munley trucking team invited to IIHS crash testOn Tuesday, August 29, 2017, Atty. Daniel W. Munley along with paralegal, Jerome Levans, attended a crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Each year, thousands of people are either killed or injured when a passenger vehicle collides with the side of a tractor-trailer. When a tractor-trailer is hit from the side, the advanced safety features of the passenger vehicle are not triggered because the passenger vehicle’s windshield is the first thing that comes into contact with the trailer. Hundreds of people die in crashes like these every year.
The IIHS crash tested the “Angel Wing” underride guard from Airflow Deflector, Inc. They are designed to prevent passenger vehicles from going underneath the tractor-trailer during a side-impact crash. […]
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