Job Title
Bilingual Prelitigation Paralegal - Personal Injury
Job 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
Education and Experience Information
- Proficient in handling all stages of personal injury cases
- Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)
- Minimum 5 years of consecutive personal injury paralegal experience at mid-senior level required
- Experience with medical record review and documentation
- AS degree in legal studies or paralegal certification preferred
- Skilled in interacting with clients in person and by phone
- Professional written and verbal communication skills (grammar, spelling, tone)
- Genuine service demeanor
- Efficient time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
- 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
Salary Information
$25 - $31 per hour commensurate with experience
Additional Information
The law firm has been assisting personal injury victims for over 35 years and is seeking a bilingual prelitigation paralegal fluent in Spanish. The firm values a team culture, encouraging and supporting staff members, recognizing and rewarding talent, and providing continuous learning opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident and critical illness coverage, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid time off, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and employee appreciation events. Opportunities for growth are available through on-site training, tuition assistance, and a book club. The law firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics.
