Personal Injury Paralegal

MOOREHEAD LEGAL LLC; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k

Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work helping injured individuals

Job summary

A leading personal injury law firm in Pikesville is seeking a skilled Personal Injury Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience. The role involves case management from post-intake to settlement, drafting demand packages, and negotiating settlements. This position offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in plaintiff personal injury law.
• Proven experience drafting settlement demand packages.
• Understanding of personal injury claims and insurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-litigation personal injury cases and manage case deadlines.
• Draft settlement demand packages and negotiate with insurance adjusters.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and communicate with medical providers.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

Legal case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Personal Injury Paralegal - Case Management & Settlement Focus

Location: Pikesville, MD

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3+ Years Personal Injury (Plaintiff-Side Preferred)

Salary Range: $50,000 - $72,000 Total compensation (including bonuses)

About Us:

Moorehead Legal is a dynamic and respected personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured individuals. We pride ourselves on aggressive advocacy, meticulous case preparation, and achieving optimal results for our clients. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment where initiative and expertise are valued.

The Opportunity:

We seek an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Personal Injury Paralegal to manage our pre-litigation caseload from post-intake through settlement. This role focuses on developing demand packages, negotiating settlements with insurance adjusters, and ensuring efficient case progression. You will work closely with attorneys but have significant autonomy in case resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management (Post-Intake to Settlement): Oversee a portfolio of pre-litigation personal injury cases (auto accidents, slips/falls, etc.). Conduct client assessments, maintain communication, manage case deadlines, organize medical records, and document case activities thoroughly.
• Demand Package Drafting & Settlement Negotiation: Draft persuasive settlement demand packages, conduct liability and damages analysis, negotiate directly with insurance adjusters, and prepare settlement documentation.
• Client & Provider Liaison: Serve as primary contact for clients, communicate with medical providers, employers, witnesses, and insurance representatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in plaintiff personal injury law.
• Proven experience drafting settlement demand packages and negotiating with insurance adjusters.
• Understanding of personal injury claims, damages, and insurance practices.
• Ability to analyze medical records and verify damages.
• Proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved).
• Experience with lien resolution.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures.
• Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and 401k.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Supportive team environment.
• Meaningful work helping injured individuals.