Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Injury Paralegal - Case Management & Settlement Focus

Location: Pikesville, MD
Position Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3+ Years Personal Injury (Plaintiff-Side Preferred)
Salary Range: $50,000+ Base salary + Opportunity to earn Bonuses

About Us:
Moorehead Legal] is a dynamic and respected personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured individuals. We pride ourselves on aggressive advocacy, meticulous case preparation, and achieving optimal results for our clients. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment where initiative and expertise are valued.

The Opportunity:
We seek an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Personal Injury Paralegal to play a pivotal role in managing our pre-litigation caseload from post-intake through settlement. This position is primarily focused on developing compelling demand packages, negotiating settlements directly with insurance adjusters, and ensuring efficient case progression . You will work closely with attorneys but will have significant autonomy in driving cases towards resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management (Post-Intake to Settlement):
  
  
  • Oversee a portfolio of pre-litigation personal injury cases (auto accidents, slips/falls, etc.).
  • Conduct thorough client intakes assessment and maintain consistent, empathetic communication.
  • Proactively manage the case lifecycle, ensuring all deadlines (statutes, provider liens) are met.
  • Order, review, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, and related documentation.
  • Track and document all case activities, correspondence, and developments meticulously in the case management system.
  • Calculate and verify medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

• Demand Package Drafting & Settlement Negotiation:
  
  
  • Draft comprehensive, persuasive settlement demand packages including detailed cover letters, liability analysis, summaries of injuries/treatment, itemized special damages, and supporting documentation (records, bills, wage loss proof, photos, etc.).
  • Conduct thorough liability and damages analysis to support demand valuation.
  • Initiate and conduct direct negotiations with insurance adjusters to secure optimal pre-litigation settlements under attorney supervision.
  • Clearly communicate settlement offers, negotiation progress, and recommendations to attorneys.
  • Prepare settlement documentation (settlement statements, releases, disbursement sheets).
  • Coordinate final settlement disbursements and lien resolutions.

• Client & Provider Liaison:
  
  
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding case status, treatment updates, and the settlement process.
  • Communicate effectively with medical providers, employers, witnesses, and insurance representatives.

• Required Qualifications:
  
  
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal, specifically in plaintiff personal injury law .
  • Proven, extensive experience drafting persuasive personal injury settlement demand packages.
  • Demonstrated experience directly negotiating settlements with insurance adjusters.
  • In-depth understanding of personal injury claims processes, damages (medical, wage loss, pain & suffering), and insurance practices.
  • Exceptional ability to review, analyze, and summarize complex medical records and billing.
  • Mastery of calculating and verifying economic damages (medical bills, lost wages).
  • Proficiency in legal case management software (e.g., Filevine, Needles, Clio, SmartAdvocate) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and empathetic phone manner.
  • Superior organizational skills, time management, and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, and proactively manage a caseload.
  • High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential/sensitive information.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  • Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved program).
  • Experience with lien resolution (Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, private health).
  • Familiarity with litigation procedures (though the role is primarily pre-litigation).
  • Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish).

• What We Offer:
  
  
  • Competitive salary and 401k.
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays).
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Meaningful work helping injured individuals recover.