Personal Injury Paralegal — Case Management Pro

Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP in Warrenton, VA is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to support attorneys with case management for serious accident, personal injury, and wrongful death matters.

The role involves organizing client files, drafting and formatting legal documents, managing deadlines, collecting medical records, and assisting with discovery, settlement packages, and trial preparation in a collaborative, on-site team.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of personal injury practice and case procedures.
• Strong legal document preparation skills, including drafting complaints, discovery requests, letters, and correspondence.
• Effective communication with clients, attorneys, medical providers, insurers, and court staff.
• Proficient research abilities to gather case facts and summarize records.
• Careful document review to verify accuracy and maintain organized files.
• Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in personal injury or civil litigation.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Proficiency with law firm case management software and MS Office.
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys and staff with sound judgment.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain client files and calendars.
• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage deadlines and court calendars.
• Collect and summarize medical records and evidence.
• Conduct factual and legal research to support strategy.
• Communicate with clients, providers, insurers, and court personnel.
• Prepare discovery responses and settlement packages.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and hearing logistics.

Skills

Case Management

Legal Document Prep

Communication Skills

Research Abilities

Document Review

Paralegal Experience

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Law Firm Software

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case Management Software

Job description

Dulaney, Lauer & Thomas, LLP in Warrenton, VA is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to support attorneys with case management for serious accident, personal injury, and wrongful death matters.

The role involves organizing client files, drafting and formatting legal documents, managing deadlines, collecting medical records, and assisting with discovery, settlement packages, and trial preparation in a collaborative, on-site team.