Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Personal Injury Case Assistant in Kansas City, MO to support the team through pre-litigation, manage case files, gather records, and communicate with clients and insurers. You will assist with settlements, discovery, court filings, and trial prep, coordinating with attorneys and staff to keep cases moving and deadlines met.

Ideal candidates hold a paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, with 2+ years in pre-litigation PI law, strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in pre-litigation personal injury law.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years' experience

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake to trial.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records, bills, accident reports, and other case documentation.
• Maintain communication with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Monitor case deadlines and maintain accurate case records.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and case summaries.

Skills

Pre-litigation PI law

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

The Personal Injury Case Assistant supports the team through the pre-litigation process. This role manages case files, gathers and organizes records, communicates with clients and insurance carriers, assists with settlements, and supports attorneys with discovery, court filings, and trial preparation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage personal injury cases from intake to trial.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records, bills, accident reports, and other case documentation.
• Maintain communication with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare demand packages and assist with settlement negotiations.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Monitor case deadlines and maintain accurate case records.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and case summaries.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in pre-litigation personal injury law.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years' experience
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.