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About the Role
The PI Pre-Litigation Paralegal performs a variety of duties to assist attorneys in accordance with the Firm’s established policies and procedures. This role exercises discretion and independent judgment, maintains positive client contact, observes confidentiality, and handles general paralegal duties. The paralegal oversees and follows up on all assigned cases from the Intake phase through the preparation of the Summons and Complaint and receipt of Answer(s).
Responsibilities
- Observe confidentiality of all Firm clients and the Firm.
- Manage all pre-litigation paralegal responsibilities, including maintaining a caseload of approximately 100 personal injury cases from the intake phase through early litigation.
- Gather and arrange investigative, medical, insurance, and other legal and non-legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Obtain and review medical records and provide status updates to clients and medical providers.
- Draft and file No-Fault applications, Notice of Claims, Claim Letters, and Deed Searches.
- Obtain police and other investigative reports, document outstanding liens (medical, workers compensation, case funding, etc.), and update all lien information in Smart Advocate.
- Draft and prepare specials packages, medical chronologies, arbitration packages, and mediation packages.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Personal Injury Law Firm setting.
- Analytical thinker with detailed research proficiency.
- Ability to grasp and interpret legal documents and concepts.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift a maximum of 25 pounds at times.
Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Excellent Communication and Organization Abilities
- Strong Research and Report-Generating Skills
- Ability to Multi-Task and Prioritize Work Independently
- Strong Work Ethic
- Empathy towards Clients and/or their Family Members who have suffered an injury or a loss
- Knowledge of the Smart Advocate or Similar Personal Injury Software Platform
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience in Personal Injury Law Firm setting
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree