Senior Staff Lawyer, PI Experience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee and assist with a caseload of Personal Injury cases under attorney guidance

• Support cases through both pre-litigation and litigation phases

• Maintain communication with clients and provide updates on case progress

• Conduct initial welcome calls and regular follow-ups with clients

• Track client treatment and liaise with medical providers

• Keep precise case notes and maintain organized, up-to-date files in the firm's case management system

• Identify case-related issues and report them to the supervising attorney

• Initiate insurance claims and monitor coverage and policy limits

• Draft and distribute Letters of Representation

• Acquire police reports, accident documentation, declaration pages, and Medical Payments coverage details

• Collaborate with insurance companies, medical providers, and various parties

• Request and follow up on medical records and bills

• Gather provider balances and final lien amounts

• Facilitate medical referrals

• Assist with documentation for disbursement and case closure

• Compile evidence and prepare demand packages

• Aid in the preparation of Letters of Protection and settlements

• Support the transition of cases from pre-litigation to litigation

• Draft complaints, initial discovery, discovery responses, standard motions, and motion responses under attorney supervision

• Coordinate service of process and non-party discovery requests

• Schedule litigation deadlines, depositions, hearings, and case milestones

• Assist in preparation for depositions and trials

• Provide direct assistance to attorneys and the assigned legal department

• Manage competing deadlines within an active caseload

• Take responsibility for assigned matters and proactively identify pending tasks and next steps

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent legal education

• Several years of relevant Personal Injury experience, ideally 3+ years

• In-depth experience with U.S. Personal Injury cases

• Prior experience in pre-litigation is necessary

• Litigation experience is highly preferred

• Background in managing or supporting a substantial Personal Injury caseload

• Experience interacting directly with clients regarding ongoing cases

• Familiarity with insurance claims, medical records, medical bills, and treatment coordination

• Strong knowledge of the Personal Injury case lifecycle

• Ability to work autonomously while adhering to attorney instructions and established firm protocols

• Excellent attention to detail with the capability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

• Experience with Filevine or similar legal case management software

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required

• Reliable internet access is essential

• Must possess a suitable computer or laptop

• A noise-canceling headset is necessary

• Must maintain a professional, quiet remote workspace

• Candidates are responsible for any applicable local taxes

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work

• Full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST

• Requirements for reliable internet access, suitable computer or laptop, noise-canceling headset, and a professional, quiet remote workspace