Personal Injury Paralegal

Accountabilities

• Support attorneys in managing plaintiff-side personal injury cases from initial intake through settlement or litigation.

• Conduct client intake and collect essential information regarding accidents, injuries, insurance coverage, employment, and medical history.

• Request, obtain, review, and organize medical records, medical bills, police reports, insurance records, and other supporting evidence.

• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding medical treatment, case progress, missing documentation, and upcoming milestones.

• Coordinate with medical providers, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and other relevant parties.

• Prepare settlement demand packages, settlement documentation, correspondence, case summaries, and supporting materials.

• Track medical treatment, insurance coverage, liens, damages, settlement activity, and related case information.

• Assist with lien resolution by gathering payoff statements and coordinating the necessary documentation.

• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, notices, subpoenas, and other litigation documents as required.

• Support deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial preparation by organizing exhibits, medical records, damages evidence, and litigation materials.

• Monitor statutes of limitation, court deadlines, discovery schedules, and other important case milestones to ensure timely action.

• Prepare and submit court filings using applicable electronic filing systems.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized digital case files using legal case management and document management platforms.

• Follow established procedures, documentation standards, and quality requirements while managing multiple cases and competing priorities.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer, or attorney.

• At least 2 years of experience working as a personal injury paralegal for a law firm in the United States.

• Strong practical knowledge of U.S. plaintiff-side personal injury matters and experience managing cases from intake through settlement.

• Demonstrated experience obtaining and organizing medical records, medical bills, insurance documentation, and other supporting evidence.

• Hands-on experience preparing settlement demand packages and supporting settlement processes.

• Proven ability to communicate directly and professionally with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

• Familiarity with bodily injury claims, insurance coverage, medical treatment documentation, liens, damages assessment, and settlement procedures.

• Litigation support experience, including drafting pleadings, preparing discovery materials, and assisting with depositions, mediation, or trial preparation.

• Strong understanding of statutes of limitation, court procedures, and case management deadlines.

• Excellent legal writing, document preparation, proofreading, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience using personal injury case management software or other legal practice management platforms.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable cloud-based productivity tools.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• A stable employment history, with at least two years of tenure in each previous role.

• Advanced practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to support professional workflows.

• Reliable high-speed internet, suitable professional equipment, and a quiet home office.

• Consistent availability during U.S. business hours and a commitment to a long-term remote position supporting a U.S. law firm.

• Ability to work independently, manage sensitive information responsibly, prioritize tasks effectively, and maintain high-quality output in a remote environment.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working arrangement based in Estonia.

• Choice of full-time or part-time employment.

• Opportunity to work with a U.S. law firm handling plaintiff-side personal injury matters.

• Long-term remote work opportunity for an experienced legal professional.

• Exposure to a broad range of personal injury case management, settlement, and litigation support activities.

• Opportunity to apply modern AI tools and cloud-based systems to legal support workflows.

• Salary, paid leave, healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, and other specific compensation details are not provided in the source listing.