Personal Injury Paralegal

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

📋 Description

• The Personal Injury Paralegal is essential in providing support to clients and attorneys throughout the entire process of a personal injury case.

• Responsibilities encompass case development, coordination of medical records and liens, preparation of demands, negotiation assistance, and support during litigation.

• You will collaborate closely with attorneys, medical providers, insurance companies, and other third parties to ensure the efficient progression of cases toward resolution.

• Maintain proactive communication with clients by providing updates and collecting information as the case advances.

• Prepare clients for statements, depositions, medical appointments, and other significant events.

• Request, track, and organize medical records and bills from healthcare providers.

• Summarize or review medical information to aid in case development and demand preparation.

• Identify, monitor, and manage liens, insurance coverage, medical payments, and other financial aspects of the case.

• Assist in gathering information for settlement packages, which include medical summaries, wage data, and supporting evidence.

• Draft routine legal documents such as discovery responses, correspondence, and case outlines.

• Maintain precise, up-to-date case information within the firm’s case management system.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–2+ years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal (including auto, premises, workers’ compensation, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of personal injury procedures from intake to settlement or litigation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.

• Capability to manage multiple cases and deadlines concurrently.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.

• Proficiency in technology and case management systems.

• Professional demeanor, empathy, and the ability to assist clients in challenging situations.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Embodies Chaffin Luhana LLP’s Core Values of Doing Good by Doing Right ™: Results Driven, Excellence Without Paralysis, Compassionate and Authentic, In It Together, and Innovative Growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k Contributions: The firm provides a discretionary match of up to 5%. This includes a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and a 50% match on the next 2%, based on annual compensation.

• Charitable Donations: The Chaffin Luhana Foundation contributes annually to a charity chosen by each team member.

• Healthcare Benefits Medical Insurance: $600 contribution towards monthly health premiums for team members or their families, with team members only paying $1.

• Dental Insurance: Full coverage with just a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.

• Vision Insurance: Full coverage, requiring only a $1 monthly contribution from the team member.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): Team members receive a $1,000 contribution from the firm in their HRA account when enrolled in the PPO health plan.

• Family / Dependent Care (DCR): Team members may contribute up to $7,500 pre-tax for dependent care.

• Flex Spending Account (FSA): Team members can contribute up to $1,000 pre-tax for medical expenses.

• Commuter Benefits Tax-free Transit Commute (TRN): Team members can contribute up to $340 per month pre-tax for transit tickets.

• Discounted Parking (PKG): Team members can contribute up to $340 per month pre-tax for parking.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 PTO days annually, increasing to 20 days after 3 years with the firm.

• Sick Days: 3 paid sick days per year.

• Celebrate the Holidays: The office is closed for 10 public holidays.

• Office Closure: The office is typically closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

• Casual Dress: Enjoy a business casual dress code.

• Enhance Your Skills: Up to $500 annually for continued education or training.

• Free Workouts: Complimentary access to GreenTree SportsPlex for the Pittsburgh office.

• Bonusly points for peer-to-peer recognition, redeemable for gift cards, trips, dinners, and more.

• Complimentary team lunches and happy hours.

• Annual discretionary bonus.

• Annual firm outing to foster team bonding and enjoyment.