Personal Injury Paralegal

Leeds Professional Resources is working with a client in Tampa that is looking for a Personal Injury Paralegal. The Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal supports attorneys in representing injured clients in personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial. This role is heavily client-facing and involves building strong cases by collecting evidence, managing medical documentation, and assisting in negotiating settlements with insurance companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters (pre-litigation and litigation)
• Conduct client intake and maintain regular communication with clients regarding case status
• Order, review, and summarize medical records and bills
• Obtain and analyze police reports, incident reports, and liability evidence
• Communicate with insurance adjusters and coordinate claims
• Prepare and send demand packages , including liability analysis and damages summaries
• Draft legal documents such as:
• Complaints and pleadings
• Discovery requests and responses
• Authorizations and affidavits
• Settlement documents and releases
• Track medical treatment progress and calculate damages (medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering)

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; Paralegal certificate a plus
• 2+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience required
• Strong knowledge of pre-litigation case handling and settlement processes
• Experience working with medical records, liens, and billing
• Must be bilingual - English/Spanish