Prelitigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Carter Mario PC; Connecticut; Sur place; USD 29 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

PTO and paid holidays

Employee assistance program

On-site training

Tuition assistance

Book club

Résumé du poste

The Carter Mario Law Firm in Connecticut seeks a dedicated personal injury paralegal to join our prelitigation team. You will manage files through prelitigation, interact with clients, and support attorneys with medical records and settlement documents.

We value empathetic client service, precise documentation, and the ability to work independently or in a team. This full-time role offers hourly compensation and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consistent personal injury paralegal experience required.
• Experience with medical record review and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional tone and empathy.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and update files through all prelitigation phases.
• Interact with clients in person and by phone.
• Communicate with attorneys and medical providers; follow up promptly.

Connaissances

Paralegal experience

Client communication

Time management

Formation

Paralegal certification preferred

Legal studies education

Outils

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe

Description du poste

Full-time

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.

• 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
• employee appreciation events
• on-site training
• tuition assistance
• 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.

Salary Description

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience.