Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Osborn Injury Lawyers; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) + matching

Free parking

Health insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD coverage

Vision insurance

Job summary

Osborn Injury Lawyers is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our team and support pre-litigation claims. This role focuses on managing files, gathering medical records, and maintaining organized case materials to ensure smooth progression from intake to pre-suit stages.

You'll work in a hybrid environment, provide exceptional client service, and collaborate with attorneys and adjusters while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a personal injury or civil litigation paralegal preferred; familiarity with pre-litigation workflows is a plus.
• Proficient with Case Management Software and MS Office Suite.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent practical experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service by keeping clients informed about the progress of their cases.
• Handling document preparation, including drafting demand letters, basic pleadings, and client correspondence.
• Proficiency in document review, organizing case files, and verifying accuracy and completeness of medical and accident records.
• Manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintaining and organizing case and client files.
• Assisting with gathering records (ex. Medical, Driving, Accident Reports).
• Assisting with document intake and review.
• Communicating with clients and adjusters professionally and effectively.
• Obtain, review, and organize damage and medical information.
• Perform various clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to clients, composing routine correspondence, and managing incoming mail.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil litigation paralegal

Case management software

MS Office Suite

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Education

Associate’s degree / paralegal certificate

Tools

Case Management Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Osborn Injury Lawyers is a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, and our team is far from average. Our firm is innovative and efficient. We enjoy a small firm family atmosphere with large firm processes, tools and development. We are committed to our core values across all departments. Our values define not just what we believe, but how we behave, make decisions, treat clients and hold one another accountable. We operate on the principles that we:

• Own It. Every Time.
• Help First. Make It Happen.
• Protect the Trust.
• Respect the Role. Respect the Work.
• Figure It Out. Then Move it Forward.

About the Job:

Osborn Injury Lawyers is seeking an experienced and motivated Personal Injury Paralegal. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled paralegal with a background in handling personal injury cases to join our dedicated team. This Pre-litigation Paralegal role will manage personal injury claims before suit is filed, including opening new files, gathering and organizing medical records, bills, and accident-related documentation, and maintaining detailed case files. We are a growing and innovative firm and are looking for the right candidate to bring on board as we experience growth. Essential Functions Include:

• Deliver exceptional customer service by keeping clients informed about the progress of their cases.
• Handling document preparation, including drafting demand letters, basic pleadings, and client correspondence.
• Proficiency in document review, organizing case files, and verifying accuracy and completeness of medical and accident records.
• Manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintaining and organizing case and client files.
• Assisting with gathering records (ex. Medical, Driving, Accident Reports).
• Assisting with document intake and review.
• Communicating with clients and adjusters professionally and effectively.
• Obtain, review, and organize damage and medical information.
• Perform various clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to clients, composing routine correspondence, and managing incoming mail.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a personal injury or civil litigation paralegal preferred; familiarity with pre-litigation workflows is a plus.
• Proficient with Case Management Software and MS Office Suite.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent practical experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be a team player.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) + matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• STD/LTD coverage
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $55,000-$65,000

Work Location: Hybrid schedule - several days a week WFH after training/onboarding is complete