Personal Injury Paralegal

Saltu Staffing; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or in-office

Paid time off

Holiday closures

Unlimited sick time

Health insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Saltu Staffing in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Spanish-speaking Personal Injury Paralegal to support attorneys handling PI litigation. Ideal for someone who understands the litigation process, communicates well with clients, and can manage multiple cases, deadlines, records, and follow-up items.

The candidate should be organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to move cases forward while flagging issues for attorneys.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a paralegal handling personal injury litigation matters.
• Spanish fluency is required.
• Strong understanding of the personal injury litigation process and case lifecycle.
• Experience supporting attorneys with discovery, depositions, mediations, calendaring, and trial preparation.
• Experience using Clio or comparable case management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate issues to an attorney.
• Must reside in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize personal injury case files from filing to resolution.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients regarding case status, documentation, appointments, and litigation-related matters.
• Review, organize, and maintain medical records, affidavits, liens, and other case documentation.
• Assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Support attorneys with drafting correspondence, discovery, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Manage case calendaring, deadlines, court dates, and follow-up tasks.
• Assist with electronic filing and other court-related administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate case notes, tasks, deadlines, and documentation within Clio.
• Monitor cases for missing information, outstanding records, stalled tasks, and upcoming deadlines.
• Proactively identify issues that require attorney review or action.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties as needed.
• Maintain organized and accurate case files throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Client communication

Organization

Clio experience

Litigation support

Multi-case management

Tools

Clio

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Spanish-speaking Personal Injury Paralegal to support attorneys handling personal injury matters in litigation. This position is ideal for someone who understands the personal injury litigation process, communicates effectively with clients, and is comfortable managing multiple cases, deadlines, records, and follow-up items simultaneously.

The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to keep cases moving while identifying issues that require attorney attention.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize personal injury case files from the filing of a petition through resolution.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients regarding case status, documentation, appointments, and litigation-related matters.
• Review, organize, and maintain medical records, affidavits, liens, and other case documentation.
• Assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Support attorneys with drafting correspondence, discovery, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Manage case calendaring, deadlines, court dates, and follow-up tasks.
• Assist with electronic filing and other court-related administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate case notes, tasks, deadlines, and documentation within Clio.
• Monitor cases for missing information, outstanding records, stalled tasks, and upcoming deadlines.
• Proactively identify issues that require attorney review or action.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties as needed.
• Maintain organized and accurate case files throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a paralegal handling personal injury litigation matters.
• Spanish fluency is required.
• Strong understanding of the personal injury litigation process and case lifecycle.
• Experience supporting attorneys with discovery, depositions, mediations, calendaring, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with medical records, liens, affidavits, and other personal injury documentation.
• Experience using Clio or comparable case management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate issues to an attorney.
• Professional, dependable, and proactive approach to case management.
• Must reside in Texas.

What We Offer

• Remote or in-office work options
• Paid time off and holiday breaks
• Extended Thanksgiving and winter holiday closures
• Unlimited sick time with professional discretion
• Health insurance options, including BCBS
• Summer and holiday bonus opportunities

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who already understands personal injury litigation and can step into an attorney-support role with minimal ramp-up time. You should be comfortable managing deadlines, communicating with clients in both English and Spanish, keeping case files organized, and proactively following up on matters before they become problems.