Personal Injury Paralegal/ Legal Assistant

Paralegal/Legal Assistant for Personal Injury Lawyer
Salary Starting at 50k, depending on experience
3 years experience required in Personal Injury Law

Job Responsibilities:

× Maintain client communication regularly

× Gather and analyze intake information and relevant documents associated with new files

× Initiate claims, verify coverage and maintain communication with insurance adjusters to provide case status updates. Assist clients in coordinating medical care for injuries associated with their case

× Answer and help prepare discovery, including requests to produce and interrogatories

× Obtain and maintain necessary information for each file that includes calls to clients and follow‑up to ensure sure that the documents are provided

× Input and track expenses associated with client files

× Collect documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills and loss of wages

× Review and interpret medical records and reports

× Draft settlement demands for attorney review

× Maintain a checklist of standard tasks and reminders associated with cases

× Coordinate investigation of defendant’s insurance coverage

× Track health insurance liens

× Prepare documents and correspondence such as letters of representation, demand letters, billing inquiries, etc

× File petitions, motions, voluntary dismissals and necessary litigation documents

× Prepare necessary documents for hearings, e.g., motion to compel hearings

× Prepare motions, pleadings and other documents/ Prepare mediation and trial binders/ Prepare closings upon settlement and coordinate the signing of the closing documents

× Draft correspondence

× Trial and mediation preparation

Requirements:

× 3+ years experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant

× Excellent verbal and written communication skills

× Demonstrates customer service skills

× Strong organizational skills

× Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines

× Positive attitude

× Proficient in office software, including: Word, Outlook and Word Perfect