Remote Junior Pre-Litigation Paralegal (Plaintiff)

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

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.