Bilingual Personal Injury Paralegal

Join Matos Personal Injury Lawyers and be part of a team that's dedicated to making a meaningful impact. As a bilingual personal injury paralegal, you'll play a crucial role in helping clients navigate the legal process after life-altering events. We value your passion for advocacy and your ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Your work will be instrumental in championing the rights of our diverse clientele, ensuring they receive the best possible outcomes.
We're all about growth and innovation here. You'll gain invaluable experience in a supportive setting that's committed to your professional development. At Matos, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering our team members to excel. If you're ready to join a firm where your contributions truly matter, we encourage you to apply and become part of our journey to excellence.
Please note: this is a primarily in-office position. You must be able to reliably commute to and from our office in Lakewood, Colorado. After your first 90 days of employment, you will have the option to work remotely on some days, but you will still be expected to work primarily in the office. Compensation:
$41,600 - $62,400 yearly
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with attorneys to prepare and file legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and gathering necessary information to support their cases.
* Manage case files and maintain organized records, ensuring all documentation is easily accessible and up-to-date.
* Coordinate with medical providers and other professionals to gather essential evidence and documentation.
* Assist in the preparation of trial materials, including exhibits, witness lists, and legal briefs.
* Conduct legal research to support case strategies and provide valuable insights to the legal team.
* Translate and interpret legal documents and communications for Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring clarity and understanding for all parties involved.
Qualifications:
* Fluent in Spanish and English, spoken and written (required).
* 2+ years of experience at a plaintiff-side personal injury firm as a paralegal, case manager, or pre-litigation case manager.
* Hands-on experience with auto accident cases, including requesting and reviewing medical records and bills, tracking treatment, and communicating with providers.
* Familiarity with the pre-litigation process: liability investigation, insurance claims, PIP/MedPay, lien resolution, etc.
* Comfortable managing a caseload of 60-100+ active files and prioritizing under deadlines.
* Experience with a legal case management system (Neos, Filevine, Litify, or similar).
* Strong written communication — able to draft clear client correspondence and provider requests in both languages.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive about keeping clients informed.
About Company
Matos Personal Injury Lawyers is a bilingual PI firm in Lakewood, CO, founded by attorney Lisandra Matos. We exist to serve Colorado's Spanish-speaking community — not as an afterthought, but as our reason for being.
BENEFITS
* Flexible schedule (after 3 months): choose a 5-day week with 2 non-consecutive remote days, or a 4/10 week with 1 remote day. First 3 months are M-F, 8-5 in the office
* Health, dental & vision: we cover 75% of your premium and 50% for spouse/dependents (begins at 3 months)
* PTO: 8 hours accrued per month, usable as earned
* Vacation: 1 week paid after your first year
* 401(k) available (no employer match at this time)
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Compensation details: Yearly Salary