Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

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:

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

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