Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Lateam Partners; United States; Remote; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lateam Partners is seeking a Pre-Suit Paralegal for a full-time remote contractor role supporting a leading personal injury law firm. The position requires managing pre-litigation tasks, client communications, and coordination with insurers. EST timezone hours apply, with a client-focused, confidential workflow.

You will gather medical records, assist with demand packages, monitor statutes of limitations, and help transition cases to litigation when needed. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Qualifikationen

• Paralegal experience in personal injury law preferred.
• Experience with pre-suit processes and insurance claims is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Aufgaben

• Manage pre-suit personal injury cases from inception through resolution.
• Assist attorneys with pre-suit investigation, including witness contact.
• Monitor deadlines and flag time-sensitive matters for action.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, insurers, and third parties.
• Collect and organize medical records and billing for demand packages.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents under attorney supervision.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent written Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time-management

Strong investigative abilities

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case-management software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Type: Full-time, remote. Hired as a contractor

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, EST Timezone working hours

About the client

Our client is a leading a personal injury law firm dedicated to providing legal services to individuals who have suffered injuries due to negligence. With a commitment to client-centered representation, our team strives to deliver the best outcomes for our clients and make a positive impact on the legal community

Role Overview

The Pre-Suit Paralegal assists the head of the pre-suit department and the associate attorneys in managing all pre-litigation tasks related to personal injury claims.

Core responsibilities include client communication, opening insurance claims, investigation, medical record collection, and demand preparation, the work that builds strong cases before a lawsuit is filed and supports a smooth transition to litigation when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage pre-suit personal injury cases from inception through resolution, supporting the transition to litigation as needed.
• Assist attorneys with pre-suit investigation, including witness contact and evidence collection.
• Monitor statute-of-limitations deadlines and flag time-sensitive matters for timely action.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, and other third parties to gather information and open insurance claims.
• Collect and organize medical records and billing in preparation for the demand package.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and respond to inquiries.

Documentation & Demand Preparation

• Maintain and organize case files and case data in the firm’s case management system, keeping documentation current and demand-ready.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents under attorney supervision, and assist in preparing and assembling demand packages.

Requirements

• Previous relevant experience as a Paralegal in Personal Injury Law. Ideal to have experience in New York, but other states will be considered as well.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment (e.g., multi-line phone systems, scanners, and copiers).
• Familiarity with legal case-management software and the pre-suit personal injury process is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual ability (English/Spanish)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally and with discretion.