Prelitigation Paralegal

Carter Mario Law Firm; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Book club

Job summary

The Carter Mario Law Firm is seeking a seasoned Personal Injury Paralegal to join our prelitigation team in Hartford, Connecticut. You will manage case files, communicate with clients, and support attorneys through all prelitigation phases.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of personal injury paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance independent work with team collaboration while delivering compassionate service to clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consistent personal injury paralegal experience required.
• Education in legal studies or paralegal certification preferred.
• Strong communication and empathetic client service.
• Able to manage time efficiently and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update files through all prelitigation phases
• Frequent interaction with clients in person and by phone
• Timely communication, follow up, and follow through with clients, attorneys, and medical providers
• Precise confirmation and documentation of case activity
• Obtain medical documentation, final reports, monitor liens, confirm balances
• Prepare demand packages for attorney review
• Prepare settlement statements for attorney review
• Prepare file status reviews
• Complete file opening and closing tasks
• Prepare and send correspondence
• Timely processing of daily case scans/mail
• Assist with phone coverage as needed
• Perform investigative tasks at the direction of the Attorney and/or Supervisor

Skills

Paralegal experience

Client interaction

Time management

Education

Paralegal certification / legal studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Description

The Carter Mario Law Firm has been helping personal injury victims throughout Connecticut for over 35 years. We are strong and growing! Our professional legal team provides compassionate, client-focused legal help to those who are hurt through no fault of their own. Our efforts to go above and beyond have resulted in countless successful results. We are seeking a personal injury paralegal to join our prelitigation team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update files through all prelitigation phases
• Frequent interaction with clients in person and by phone
• Timely communication, follow up, and follow through with clients, attorneys, and medical providers
• Precise confirmation and documentation of case activity
• Obtain medical documentation, final reports, monitor liens, confirm balances
• Prepare demand packages for attorney review
• Prepare settlement statements for attorney review
• Prepare file status reviews
• Complete file opening and closing tasks
• Prepare and send correspondence
• Timely processing of daily case scans/mail
• Assist with phone coverage as needed
• Perform investigative tasks at the direction of the Attorney and/or Supervisor

Requirements

• Proficient in handling all stages of personal injury cases as noted above
• 5+ years of consistent personal injury paralegal experience required
• Skilled with medical record review and documentation
• Education in legal studies or paralegal certification preferred
• Enjoys interacting with clients in person and by phone
• Professional written and verbal communication skills (grammar, spelling, tone)
• Sincere and empathetic service behavior
• Efficient time management skills
• Detail oriented and proactive
• Team player who can also work independently
• Ability to navigate various software programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Adobe. Legal software experience a plus.

We foster a team culture in which our staff members are encouraged and supported. Talent is recognized and rewarded in an environment with continuous learning and challenging work. We recognize talent and reward results. Our benefit options include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident and critical illness coverage, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching, paid time off (PTO) bank, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and employee appreciation events. We provide opportunities for continued growth through on-site training, tuition assistance, and a book club.

Carter Mario Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.