Prelitigation Paralegal - Personal Injury - Hartford, New Britain, North Haven or Waterbury
About The Position
The Carter Mario Law Firm is seeking a personal injury paralegal to join its prelitigation team. The firm provides client-focused legal help to personal injury victims throughout Connecticut and has served the state for over 35 years. This role supports personal injury cases throughout the prelitigation process, including maintaining files, communicating with clients and other parties, obtaining and reviewing medical documentation, and preparing materials for attorney review. The firm describes a supportive team culture where staff are encouraged and supported, talent is recognized and rewarded, and employees have access to continuous learning and challenging work. Opportunities for growth include on-site training, tuition assistance, and a book club. The firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of consistent personal injury paralegal experience.
- Proficiency in handling all stages of personal injury cases described in the posting.
- Skill in reviewing and documenting medical records.
- Enjoy interacting with clients in person and by phone.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and tone.
- Sincere and empathetic service behavior.
- Efficient time-management skills.
- Detail-oriented and proactive approach.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to navigate various software programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Adobe.
Nice To Haves
- Education in legal studies or paralegal certification preferred.
- Legal software experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update files through all prelitigation phases.
- Interact frequently with clients in person and by phone.
- Communicate and follow up promptly with clients, attorneys, and medical providers.
- Confirm and document case activity accurately.
- Obtain medical documentation and final reports, monitor liens, and confirm balances.
- Prepare demand packages for attorney review.
- Prepare settlement statements for attorney review.
- Prepare file status reviews.
- Complete file-opening and file-closing tasks.
- Prepare and send correspondence.
- Process daily case scans and mail in a timely manner.
- Assist with phone coverage as needed.
- Perform investigative tasks at the direction of an attorney and/or supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident and critical illness coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan with generous employer matching
- Paid time off bank
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Employee appreciation events
- On-site training
- Tuition assistance
- Book club
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
