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Paralegal: Bilingual Pre-Litigation Personal Injury

Sorrels Law
locationHouston, TX, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Legal
Full Time

Job Description

Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Paralegal (Bilingual – Spanish Required)


Location: Texas

Compensation: $45,000 – $55,000 per year (based on experience)

Bonuses: Quarterly performance bonuses + Annual performance-based raises

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Personal Injury / Pre-Litigation



About Us


We are a high-level, technology-driven personal injury law firm focused on catastrophic injury and complex cases. Our attorneys are diligent, aggressive, and detail-oriented. We expect the same from our team.


We leverage AI, advanced case management systems, automation, and modern legal technology. We have an in-house IT team, but we require team members who are confident and efficient with technology and organizational systems.


This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking a skilled, organized, and proactive pre-litigation paralegal who can manage a case from intake through settlement with minimal supervision and maximum precision.



Position Overview


The Pre-Litigation Paralegal will manage personal injury cases from intake through pre-litigation resolution. This role requires strong case investigation skills, medical records management experience, lien negotiation knowledge, and the ability to aggressively move files forward under attorney direction.


The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and comfortable managing a mid-size docket while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.



Core Responsibilities


Case Management (Intake Through Settlement)

\t•\tManage cases from initial intake through pre-litigation settlement

\t•\tConduct initial case investigations and liability analysis

\t•\tReview police reports and incident reports

\t•\tRequest and analyze body camera footage and other evidence

\t•\tDraft and submit Open Records Requests

\t•\tMaintain detailed case timelines and liability summaries

\t•\tPrepare comprehensive demand packages


Medical Records & Treatment Coordination

\t•\tOrder, track, and review medical records and billing

\t•\tStay on top of ongoing medical treatment in coordination with treatment coordinators

\t•\tAnalyze medical records for completeness and damages support

\t•\tOrganize medical chronologies and summaries

\t•\tIdentify gaps in treatment and flag concerns to attorneys


Liens & Negotiation Experience (Required)

\t•\tIdentify and manage medical liens

\t•\tNegotiate reductions with:

\t•\tHealth insurance carriers

\t•\tERISA plans

\t•\tMedicaid / Medicare

\t•\tHospital liens

\t•\tLetters of protection providers

\t•\tMaintain lien tracking spreadsheets and documentation

\t•\tEnsure proper lien resolution prior to settlement disbursement


Investigation & Case Development

\t•\tInvestigate cases from all angles

\t•\tCoordinate witness statements

\t•\tObtain surveillance and public records

\t•\tAnalyze liability disputes and insurance defenses

\t•\tCommunicate directly with insurance adjusters when appropriate


Organization & File Management

\t•\tMaintain organized digital files

\t•\tEnsure all documentation is properly saved and labeled

\t•\tKeep cases litigation-ready at all times

\t•\tTrack deadlines and follow-ups

\t•\tAggressively move files forward without waiting to be told



Required Qualifications

\t•\tMinimum 2 years of personal injury pre-litigation experience

\t•\tFluent in Spanish (speaking and writing required)

\t•\tDemonstrated experience handling medical records and lien negotiations

\t•\tExperience drafting Open Records Requests

\t•\tExperience requesting body camera footage

\t•\tStrong understanding of insurance claims processes

\t•\tHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

\t•\tStrong written and verbal communication skills

\t•\tSelf-starter with the ability to work independently



Technology Requirements


We are an AI-forward law firm. Technology proficiency is mandatory.


Candidate must be comfortable with:

\t•\tMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

\t•\tGoogle Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)

\t•\tCase management systems

\t•\tCloud-based file systems

\t•\tEmail organization and digital task management

\t•\tLearning new AI tools and legal automation systems


Basic computer competency is a must. We expect confident, efficient daily usage of modern legal technology.



Ideal Candidate Traits

\t•\tDetail-oriented and organized

\t•\tProactive and solution-driven

\t•\tComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

\t•\tConfident handling insurance adjusters and lien departments

\t•\tProfessional and empathetic with clients

\t•\tCalm under pressure

\t•\tAggressive about moving cases toward resolution



Compensation & Growth

\t•\tSalary: $45,000 – $55,000 (based on experience)

\t•\tQuarterly performance bonuses

\t•\tAnnual performance-based raises

\t•\tOpportunity for long-term growth within a high-level personal injury practice

\t•\tPaid health insurance

\t•\t401k

\t•\tPTO




If you are a bilingual, experienced personal injury paralegal who can handle cases from intake through settlement with precision and urgency, we want to hear from you.

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