Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our boutique personal injury law firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while providing outstanding client service.  Candidate must be a self starter, be prepared to work in person, have a strong work ethic, seek stability and growth, and value team work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage pre-litigation caseload from intake through resolution.

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, demand packages, subpoenas, and correspondence.

• Order, review, organize, and summarize medical records and billing statements.

• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and third party providers.

• Coordinate case scheduling, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.

• Maintain case calendars and ensure compliance with court deadlines.

• Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations.

• Track liens and coordinate lien resolution.

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial notebooks.

• Maintain accurate case management records and document all case activity.

• Provide compassionate and professional client support throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3years of plaintiff personal injury paralegal experience .

• Thorough knowledge of personal injury litigation procedures and court rules.

• Experience handling pre-litigation and litigation files.

• Proficiency with case management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic filing systems.

• Strong understanding of medical terminology, insurance claims, and personal injury documentation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.

• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required with equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience preparing settlement demands valued at six figures or more.

• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, and health insurance lien resolution.

• Experience preparing mediation and trial materials.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to provide exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement plan with employer contribution (if applicable)

• Continuing legal education opportunities

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Schedule: Full-time

Experience Required: + years of plaintiff personal injury paralegal experience

Work Location: In-office