Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal (In-Office, Mentor, OH)

Piscitelli Law Firm | Full-Time | On-Site

ABOUT US Piscitelli Law Firm is a plaintiff-side personal injury practice based in Mentor, Ohio. With more than 32 years representing injured people and families, and over $100 million recovered in verdicts and settlements, we focus on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. We're a small, high-performing team, and every member's work directly affects our clients' outcomes.

THE ROLE We're looking for an experienced personal injury paralegal to support cases from intake through trial. You'll handle both pre-litigation and litigation work, manage a demanding caseload, and be a key partner to the attorney. This is an in-office position. It is not remote or hybrid.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Litigation • Gather and organize medical records, bills, police reports, wage loss documentation, and other evidence • Prepare medical chronologies and damages summaries • Draft demand packages and correspond with insurance adjusters • Track liens (Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, health insurers) and help resolve them • Maintain regular, compassionate communication with clients

Litigation • Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and routine motions • Organize and summarize discovery productions and deposition transcripts • Schedule depositions, court reporters, and expert witnesses • Calendar and track all court deadlines and statutes of limitations • Help prepare for mediation and trial, including exhibits, trial binders, and witness coordination • E-file with state and federal courts

QUALIFICATIONS • At least 3 years of experience as a personal injury paralegal (plaintiff or defense side) • Hands-on experience with both pre-litigation and litigation files • Strong knowledge of medical records, terminology, and billing • Familiarity with Ohio civil procedure and e-filing preferred • Experience with case management software (Clio a plus) • Paralegal certificate or degree preferred but not required

WHO YOU ARE • Highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of files without being chased • Disciplined, reliable, and consistent, with deadlines treated as non-negotiable

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle many cases without anything slipping

•Clear, professional writer and communicator

• Calm under pressure and able to prioritize when things get busy

• Empathetic with clients going through the hardest times of their lives • Discreet with confidential information

• A team player who takes initiative and anticipates what attorneys need before they ask

WHAT WE OFFER • Base salary: $48,000–$60,000, depending on experience • Benefits negotiable • Meaningful work on significant cases • A professional, supportive, small-firm environment

TO APPLY Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your pre-litigation and litigation experience.

\nCompany Description

Plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death law firm located in Mentor, Ohio.

Company Description

Plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death law firm located in Mentor, Ohio.