Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

The Slocum Firm, PC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Slocum Firm, PC is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys on a mixed caseload including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice. This office-based role coordinates case management, client and medical documentation, litigation support, and trial preparation using Case Peer and Lead Docket.

Responsibilities include intake, document collection, filings, research, calendar management, and settlement assistance, with opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of personal injury litigation support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial preparation.
• Conduct client intake and maintain clear, organized case files.
• Support discovery activities, including document collection and responses.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
• Conduct legal research and review medical records.
• Coordinate depositions and manage attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Provide settlement support and assist with trial preparation.
• Use Case Peer and Lead Docket to track case activity and documentation.

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Case Peer

Lead Docket

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal will support multiple attorneys across a mixed caseload involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice matters. This primarily office-based role will coordinate case management, client and medical documentation, litigation support, and trial preparation using Case Peer and Lead Docket, with opportunities for expanded case ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial preparation.
• Conduct client intake and maintain clear, organized case files.
• Support discovery activities, including document collection and responses.
• Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
• Conduct legal research and review medical records.
• Coordinate depositions and manage attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Provide settlement support and assist with trial preparation.
• Use Case Peer and Lead Docket to track case activity and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in personal injury litigation support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with personal injury law and litigation support.
• Strong legal research and legal document preparation skills.
• Experience with case management software, including Case Peer and Lead Docket.
• Experience reviewing medical records.
• Strong case management, attention to detail, and client communication skills.

Company Description

We are a small, technology-focused law firm located in Scranton specializing in personal injury and workers’ compensation.