Personal Injury Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Draft, review, and organize legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, motions, correspondence, and other materials related to cases.

• Manage and maintain active personal injury case files, ensuring that documentation, records, and correspondence remain accurate and current.

• Assist attorneys with discovery processes, including the gathering of medical records, bills, insurance details, evidence, and other relevant materials.

• Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys, providing updates on cases and addressing client inquiries.

• Request, organize, review, and preserve medical records and billing documentation.

• Monitor case progress, follow up on pending documentation, and support attorneys during litigation stages.

• Track deadlines and coordinate calendars for hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and other case-related activities.

• Aid in the preparation of exhibits, witness materials, trial binders, and documents needed for hearings, mediations, and trials.

• Perform legal research and create case summaries, reports, and other essential materials.

• Provide both administrative and substantive support to attorneys throughout the personal injury cases.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Paralegal certification is advantageous.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal in a personal injury law firm is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of personal injury claims, medical records, insurance claims, discovery, litigation procedures, and case management.

• Exceptional attention to detail and robust organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple cases and assignments effectively at the same time.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, attorneys, and other team members.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented legal environment.

• Strong dedication to client service.

• Preference for candidates located in or around Seattle, Washington.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that values your contributions.

• Access to professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.

• Highly competitive salary with a discretionary bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and paid time off.