Junior Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Junior Personal Injury Paralegal provides administrative and case support to attorneys and senior paralegals in a fast-paced personal injury practice. This entry-level position focuses on client communication, record gathering, case organization, and pre-litigation case development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, professional with clients, and eager to grow in personal injury litigation.

Key Responsibilities


Client Intake & Communication

• Obtain and organize:
  • Accident details
  • Insurance information
  • Medical provider information
    
    
• Maintain regular client contact regarding:
  • Treatment status
  • Medical appointments
  • Case updates
• Assist clients with PIP, MedPay, and property damage documentation
  
  

Medical & Billing Records

• Request, track, and follow up on:
  • Medical records
  • Medical bills
  • Radiology films and reports
  • EMS and hospital records
• Log and organize medical records into the case management system
• Prepare medical chronologies and summaries for attorney review
• Monitor liens and subrogation claims (health insurance, workers comp, Medicaid/Medicare)
  
  

Insurance & Claims Support

• Open and aintain insurance claims
• Verify coverage and policy limits
• Submit:
  • Letters of Representation
  • Medical documentation
  • Wage loss forms
• Communicate with insurance adjusters regarding records and status
  
  

Pre-Litigation Case Support

• Assist with:
  • Demand package preparation
  • Settlement documentation
  • Release review preparation
• Draft routine correspondence:
  • Record requests
  • Status letters
  • Client follow-ups
• Track statutes of limitation and treatment milestones
  
  

File & Case Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical case files
• Enter and update data in the firms case management software
• Ensure all documentation is properly scanned, saved, and indexed
• Assist with case closing and disbursement preparation
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree, Paralegal Certificate, or coursework preferred
• 02 years of experience in a law firm or medical/legal environment preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Professional demeanor with injured clients and families
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Familiarity with:
  • Medical terminology
  • Insurance claim procedures
• Experience with legal case management software (e.g., Needles, Filevine, SmartAdvocate, Clio)
  
  

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Compassion and patience with injured clients
• Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong follow-through and accountability
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Team-oriented mindset
  
  

Physical & Work Environment

• Office-based
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Occasional lifting of files (up to 25 lbs)
• Frequent computer and telephone use
  
  

Compensation & Benefits (customizable)

• Competitive hourly/salary based on experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education and training
• Opportunities for advancement to Senior Paralegal or Management