Personal Injury Paralegal

Moorhead Legal; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorehead Legal seeks an experienced personal injury paralegal to manage pre-litigation cases from intake to settlement. You will develop compelling demand packages, negotiate with insurance adjusters, and drive cases toward resolution under attorney supervision.

The role requires 3+ years in plaintiff-side PI, strong skills in reviewing medical records, calculating damages, and using Filevine/Needles/Clio/SmartAdvocate. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience in plaintiff-side personal injury law.
• Experience drafting persuasive demand packages and directly negotiating settlements with insurance adjusters.
• In-depth understanding of personal injury claims processes, damages, and insurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of pre-litigation personal injury cases and manage deadlines.
• Draft comprehensive settlement demand packages with liability analysis and documents.
• Direct negotiations with insurance adjusters to secure pre-litigation settlements under attorney supervision.
• Communicate settlement progress and recommendations to attorneys.
• Prepare settlement documents and coordinate final disbursements and lien resolutions.
• Serve as primary contact for clients regarding case status and updates.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Demand package drafting

Settlement negotiations

Case management

Medical records review

Lien resolution awareness

Filevine

Needles

Clio

SmartAdvocate

Microsoft Office

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Filevine

Needles

Clio

SmartAdvocate

Job description

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 are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Personal Injury Paralegal to play a pivotal role in managing our pre-litigation caseload from post-intake through settlement. This position is primarily focused on developing compelling demand packages, negotiating settlements directly with insurance adjusters, and ensuring efficient case progression. You will work closely with our attorneys, under their supervision, while having significant autonomy in driving cases toward resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management (Post-Intake to Settlement)

• Oversee a portfolio of pre-litigation personal injury cases (auto accidents, slips/falls, etc.).
• Conduct thorough client intake assessments and maintain consistent, empathetic communication.
• Proactively manage the case lifecycle, ensuring all deadlines (statutes of limitations, provider liens) are met.
• Order, review, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, and related documentation.
• Track and document all case activities, correspondence, and developments meticulously in the case management system.
• Calculate and verify medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

Demand Package Drafting & Settlement Negotiation

• Draft comprehensive, persuasive settlement demand packages, including detailed cover letters, liability analysis, summaries of injuries and treatment, itemized special damages, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct thorough liability and damages analysis to support demand valuation.
• Initiate and conduct direct negotiations with insurance adjusters to secure optimal pre-litigation settlements, under attorney supervision.
• Clearly communicate settlement offers, negotiation progress, and recommendations to attorneys.
• Prepare settlement documentation (settlement statements, releases, disbursement sheets) and coordinate final disbursements and lien resolutions.

Client & Provider Liaison

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding case status, treatment updates, and the settlement process.
• Communicate effectively with medical providers, employers, witnesses, and insurance representatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience in plaintiff-side personal injury law.
• Proven experience drafting persuasive demand packages and directly negotiating settlements with insurance adjusters.
• In-depth understanding of personal injury claims processes, damages (medical, wage loss, pain & suffering), and insurance practices.
• Strong ability to review, analyze, and summarize complex medical records and billing, and to calculate and verify economic damages.
• Proficiency in legal case management software (e.g., Filevine, Needles, Clio, SmartAdvocate) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and empathetic phone manner.
• Superior organization, time management, and the ability to independently prioritize and manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved program).
• Experience with lien resolution (Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, private health).
• Familiarity with litigation procedures (although this role is primarily pre‑litigation).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, given our client base.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moorehead Legal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This role requires the ability to perform the essential functions described above, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact HR.