Pre-Litigation Paralegal (Junior)

Ascendo Resources; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking a Junior Pre-Litigation Paralegal to support plaintiff-side personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice teams. You will assist attorneys from intake to demand, organize case files, and coordinate with providers and carriers in a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a legal environment or a strong paralegal foundation and excellent communication, organization, and independence. Growth opportunities exist in a fast-paced practice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm or legal setting.
• Paralegal certificate or degree with internship experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, compassionate approach.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle new client intake, gather initial case information, and open digital case files.
• Request, track, and follow up on medical records, billing statements, police reports, and other evidence.
• Review and organize medical records, including chronologies and treatment summaries.
• Maintain regular contact with clients to track treatment and case status.
• Communicate with medical providers, insurers, and third-party carriers.
• Assist in preparing demand packages, including settlement summaries and exhibits.
• Support workers' compensation matters by preparing claim forms and deadlines.
• Assist on medical malpractice matters with record gathering and case research.
• Track statutes of limitations, deadlines, and milestones using the case management system.
• Draft routine correspondence and records requests for attorney review.
• Maintain accurate, timely notes and documentation in the case file.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization and attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Remote work ability

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Teams

Zoom

Slack

Filevine

Clio

Litify

SmartAdvocate

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Pre-Litigation Paralegal to support our plaintiff-side personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice teams. You'll work with attorneys and case managers from intake through demand, helping build strong case files, gathering and organizing records, and keeping cases moving before litigation. This is a great opportunity for someone with a year or two of legal experience, or a strong academic foundation, who wants to grow in a fast-paced plaintiff's practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle new client intake, gather initial case information, and open and organize digital case files
• Request, track, and follow up on medical records, billing statements, police reports, employment records, and other evidence
• Review and organize medical records, including preparing chronologies and treatment summaries
• Maintain regular contact with clients to track treatment, answer routine questions, and keep them informed of case status
• Communicate with medical providers, insurance adjusters, employers, and third-party carriers
• Assist in preparing demand packages, including settlement summaries, exhibits, and supporting documentation
• Support workers' compensation matters by preparing claim forms, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with carriers and medical providers
• Assist on medical malpractice matters with record gathering, expert and consultant coordination, and preliminary case research
• Track statutes of limitations, deadlines, and case milestones using the case management system
• Draft routine correspondence, letters of representation, and records requests for attorney review
• Maintain accurate, timely notes and documentation in the case file

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm or legal setting, or a paralegal certificate or degree with relevant internship experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a compassionate, professional approach to working with injured clients
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and virtual communication tools (Teams, Zoom, Slack, or similar)

Preferred

• Experience in plaintiff-side personal injury, workers' compensation, or medical malpractice
• Familiarity with medical terminology and reading medical records
• Experience with case management software (Filevine, Clio, Litify, SmartAdvocate, or similar)