Senior Paralegal, Personal Injury Litigation

Edwards Injury Firm; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Injury Law seeks an experienced Senior Paralegal to manage personal injury cases and provide high-level litigation support. The role requires five+ years of paralegal experience and the ability to independently manage cases through post-treatment to resolution.

Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of owning deadlines, documentation, client communication, and competing priorities while supporting attorneys through trial preparation and settlement

Qualifications

• Five+ years of paralegal experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field, or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, legal writing, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-treatment personal injury cases through settlement or litigation.
• Coordinate discovery responses, depositions, hearings, mediations and trial prep.
• Organize evidence, medical records, correspondence, and exhibits for litigation.
• Monitor calendars and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Support settlement documentation and disbursement preparation under attorney supervision.
• Proactively manage workflow gaps and keep cases moving with minimal oversight.
• Provide timely case updates and respond to client inquiries.
• Escalate issues to maintain consistent progress.

Skills

Legal writing

Document management

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal degree or equivalent

Paralegal certification

Tools

CasePeer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Edwards Injury Law is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal with at least five years of paralegal experience to manage personal injury cases and provide high-level litigation support.

This role requires someone who can independently manage cases after the client's treatment phase, maintain case momentum through resolution, and support attorneys through litigation preparation and trial. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of deadlines, documentation, client communication, and competing priorities.

Personal injury experience is strongly preferred. CasePeer experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Resolution

• Manage assigned personal injury cases from the post-treatment phase through settlement or litigation resolution.
• Track deadlines, case milestones, outstanding documentation, and next steps.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized electronic case files.
• Prepare case summaries, medical chronologies, and supporting documentation for attorney review and settlement evaluation.
• Identify delays, missing information, and potential issues, escalating concerns proactively.

Litigation & Attorney Support

• Assist with pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate discovery responses, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Organize evidence, medical records, correspondence, and exhibits for litigation.
• Monitor litigation calendars and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Support settlement documentation, releases, and disbursement preparation under attorney supervision.
• Anticipate attorney needs and keep cases moving with minimal oversight.

Client Communication & Collaboration

• Provide timely, professional case updates and respond to client inquiries.
• Coordinate outstanding records, signatures, and case-related information.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to maintain case progression and a consistent client experience.
• Escalate client concerns and case issues appropriately.

Workflow & Accountability

• Maintain accurate case management records and follow established firm procedures.
• Prioritize competing deadlines and follow tasks through to completion.
• Identify workflow gaps and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to consistent case management practices as the firm grows.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of paralegal experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• Strong organizational, legal writing, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience.
• Experience managing cases through settlement and litigation.
• Paralegal certification through a recognized paralegal certification program.
• Familiarity with CasePeer or similar legal case management platforms.
• Experience with discovery, deposition preparation, mediation, and trial support.

What Success Looks Like

• Assigned cases are organized, documented, and consistently progressing.
• Attorneys have timely access to accurate case information and litigation materials.
• Deadlines, outstanding tasks, and potential issues are identified and addressed proactively.
• Clients receive professional, timely communication.
• Cases move forward with minimal administrative bottlenecks and limited need for day-to-day oversight.

About Edwards Injury Law

Edwards Injury Law is committed to client-centered representation, professional excellence, and building a strong, accountable team. We value initiative, clear communication, collaboration, and people who take ownership of their work.