Prelitigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Carter Mario Law Firm; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Job summary

The Carter Mario Law Firm in Hartford, CT seeks an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to support our prelitigation team. You will manage case files, liaise with clients, and coordinate with attorneys and medical providers to move claims forward.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of personal injury paralegal experience, strong communication, and expertise in medical records and legal document handling. Proficiency in MS Office and legal software is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consistent personal injury paralegal experience.
• Education in legal studies or paralegal certification preferred.
• Skilled with medical record review and documentation.

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

Client interaction

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Legal document handling

Education

Paralegal certification

Legal studies education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Adobe

Legal software

Job 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.