Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting personal injury litigation cases from inception through resolution. Your expertise will help streamline case management, facilitate effective communication with clients and witnesses, and ensure all legal documentation is accurate and timely. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful cases while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, highly organized, and passionate about advocating for clients seeking justice.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing and managing personal injury cases, including case intake, document collection, and filing
• Conduct legal research related to personal injury law and stay updated on relevant statutes and case law
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and correspondence
• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather case information and build strong case strategies
• Review medical records, accident reports, and other pertinent documentation for accuracy and relevance
• Manage case files using legal case management systems and document review platforms like iManage or Westlaw
• Coordinate with insurance companies, medical providers, and other parties involved in the claims process
• Maintain organized calendars for court deadlines, depositions, and hearings to ensure timely filings
• Support attorneys with administrative tasks including data entry, filing, proofreading, transcription, and contract review
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality while handling sensitive client information with professionalism

Skills

• Proven experience as a paralegal with a focus on personal injury law or related fields such as workers' compensation or litigation
• Strong knowledge of legal research tools including LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Familiarity with legal administrative software such as PCLaw, iManage, or document management systems
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Effective interviewing skills to gather comprehensive client and witness statements
• Proficiency in legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and document review processes
• Ability to handle complex case management tasks involving contracts, data entry, filing, and document review
• Exceptional phone etiquette combined with professional communication skills for client interaction
• Knowledge of estate planning, environmental law, UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), tribal law & regulations, patent law, securities law, family law, immigration law or landlord-tenant law is a plus but not required
• Strong research capabilities in legal databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
• Experience providing executive administrative support or general clerical support within a law office setting

Join us if you’re eager to make a meaningful difference by supporting clients through their personal injury claims while advancing your career in a vibrant legal environment. We value energetic professionals who thrive on organization, precision, and advocacy!

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person