Personal Injury Paralegal

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to support our legal team from pre-litigation through trial preparation. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of personal injury workflows, exceptional organization skills, and a commitment to delivering client-centered service. You will play a vital role in managing case files, interacting with clients and medical providers, and ensuring that our cases are meticulously prepared for the best possible results.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Intake:
Conduct initial intake interviews with prospective clients, gathering essential facts under attorney supervision.
Set up new client files in the firm’s case management software and track critical deadlines (statutes of limitations, discovery cutoffs, etc.).
Medical Record & Billing Retrieval:
Request, organize, and thoroughly review medical records, chiropractic notes, diagnostic imaging, and billing statements from various healthcare providers.
Prepare comprehensive medical chronologies and summaries to assist attorneys in evaluating damages.
Discovery & Litigation Support:
Draft standard pleadings, discovery demands, responses to interrogatories, and requests for production under attorney direction.
Assist with preparing for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trial (including assembling trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness binders).
Client Communication & Liaison:
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, answering non-legal questions with empathy, and guiding them through the claims process.
Maintain professional communication with insurance adjusters, defense counsel, medical providers, and expert witnesses.
Demand Preparation & Settlement Execution:
Assist in drafting comprehensive settlement demand packages supported by medical documentation and economic loss calculations.
Coordinate settlement disbursements, lien resolutions, and final client closings once cases are resolved.
Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience working as plaintiff or civil defense paralegal required.
Education: Paralegal certificate, Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in legal studies, or equivalent professional legal experience.
Knowledge Base: Familiarity with New Hampshire personal injury law, insurance terminology, and court rules is a required.
Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software.
Soft Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage a high-volume caseload with acute attention to detail; empathetic and patient demeanor when dealing with injured clients.