Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join a plaintiffs' personal injury practice in the Cherry Creek area. This Long-term Contract/Contract-to-hire position will support an Attorney throughout the life of each matter, from client intake and pre-suit preparation through active litigation, settlement, and trial readiness. The role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining compassionate communication with clients and strong coordination across medical providers, insurers, and legal teams.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee a portfolio of plaintiff-side personal injury files involving auto accidents, animal attacks, and premises-related claims from opening through final resolution.

• Obtain, monitor, and organize medical records and billing materials, then prepare clear summaries and treatment chronologies for attorney review.

• Compile damages documentation by calculating medical costs, gathering wage loss support, and tracking property-related losses.

• Prepare persuasive settlement demand packages and related correspondence for insurance carriers and adjusters.

• Support litigation activities by drafting case documents such as pleadings, written discovery, subpoenas, and deposition summaries.

• Coordinate the identification and resolution of medical and governmental liens, including efforts to reduce lien amounts during settlement.

• Handle court filing tasks through Colorado e-filing systems and assist with applicable federal filings when needed.

• Maintain accurate case data and deadlines within legal case management platforms, while tracking limitation periods, court dates, and discovery schedules.

• Communicate professionally with clients, healthcare providers, opposing counsel, and insurance representatives, and assist attorneys with deposition and trial preparation.

• At least 3-5+ years of experience working as a Personal Injury Paralegal in a plaintiffs' firm, including exposure to pre-litigation and litigation matters.

• Proven ability to retrieve medical records and create organized medical summaries or chronologies for injury cases.

• Working knowledge of Colorado civil procedure and evidentiary rules relevant to personal injury litigation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal case management systems such as FileVine, Clio, Neos, AI tools and/or Litify.

• Strong understanding of insurance claims handling, including motor vehicle, homeowners, and general liability matters.

• Excellent drafting and written communication skills for demands, legal correspondence, and case-related documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a large caseload independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and follow-through when handling filings, calendaring, and case administration.