Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Paralegal assists attorneys in accordance with the Firm’s policies and procedures, exercising discretion and independent judgment while maintaining positive client contact and protecting the confidentiality of client matters. The role oversees and follows up on assigned personal injury cases from intake through preparation of the Summons and Complaint and receipt of answers. The paralegal manages a caseload of approximately 100 cases, gathers and reviews case materials, communicates with clients and medical providers, and prepares legal and case-related documents and packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• At least two years of experience in a personal injury law firm setting.
• Time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong research and report-generating skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work independently.
• Strong work ethic.
• Empathy toward clients and family members who have suffered an injury or loss.
• Knowledge of Smart Advocate or a similar personal injury software platform.
• Analytical thinking and detailed research proficiency.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents and concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Notary Public in New York and/or electronic notary.

Responsibilities

• Observe the confidentiality of all Firm clients and the Firm.
• Manage pre-litigation responsibilities for an approximately 100-case personal injury caseload from intake through early litigation.
• Gather and arrange investigative, medical, insurance, and other legal and non-legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Obtain and review medical records and provide status updates to clients and medical providers.
• Draft and file No-Fault applications, Notices of Claims, Claim Letters, and Deed Searches.
• Obtain police and other investigative reports.
• Document outstanding medical, workers’ compensation, case-funding, and other liens, and update lien information in Smart Advocate.
• Draft and prepare specials packages, medical chronologies, arbitration packages, and mediation packages.
• Follow up on assigned cases through preparation of the Summons and Complaint and receipt of answers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level