Personal Injury Paralegal

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal to independently manage personal injury cases from initial intake through settlement and, when applicable, litigation.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable taking full ownership of their caseload rather than handling only specific administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will communicate directly with clients, insurance carriers, medical providers, and other parties, make day-to-day case management decisions, and recognize when attorney involvement is necessary.

The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, dependable, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced plaintiff personal injury practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement and litigation, when applicable.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, insurance companies, medical providers, experts, and other third parties.
• Collect, organize, and review medical records, medical bills, police reports, insurance information, and other case-related documents.
• Prepare correspondence, authorizations, demand packages, discovery responses, settlement documents, and other legal materials.
• Coordinate medical treatment, depositions, independent medical examinations, expert appointments, and other case-related activities.
• Maintain accurate case records, deadlines, calendars, tasks, and documentation within the firm's case management system.
• Proactively monitor cases, identify potential issues, and take appropriate action to keep matters moving forward.
• Assist attorneys with litigation, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and other case-related needs.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients and all parties involved in the case.
• Ensure cases remain organized and deadlines are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience independently managing plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through resolution.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple active cases while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Experience using legal case management and document management software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Professional, client-focused approach with the ability to work effectively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Filevine, Litify, SmartAdvocate, Needles, or similar legal case management platforms.
• Experience preparing demand packages, settlement documentation, discovery responses, and litigation support materials.
• Spanish language proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a plaintiff personal injury law firm is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership of a personal injury caseload, stay ahead of deadlines, communicate confidently with clients and providers, and move cases forward with minimal supervision, while knowing when to involve the attorney.