The Role
Independently manages plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through pre-litigation, communicates with clients and providers, reviews and summarizes case records, conducts research, supports attorneys, identifies issues and solutions, and maintains organized electronic and paper files while handling a high-volume workload.
Summary Generated by Built In
Pre-Litigation Paralegals independently manage assigned personal injury cases while working closely with attorneys to develop cases from intake through the pre-litigation process. The position involves:
- Extensive contact with clients to guide clients through the case process
- Communication with medical and records providers, experts and party witnesses
- Collect, review, analyze and summarize medical, financial, and other case-related documentation and records
- Well-developed writing and research skills, and the ability to advocate on behalf of our client
- Ability to anticipate attorney’s needs, identify potential problems and identify and recommend solutions
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize a high-volume workload
- Experience in managing electronic (Filevine or other legal case management system) and paper filing systems
- 3+ years of progressive pre-litigation experience (plaintiff personal injury)
- Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate is preferred but not required
Skills Required
- 3+ years of progressive pre-litigation experience in plaintiff personal injury
- Associate's degree or paralegal certificate
- Strong writing and research skills
- Client communication and case advocacy skills
- Ability to manage electronic and paper filing systems
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize high-volume workload
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The Company
What We Do
Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. is a prestigious national law firm specializing in trial work and plaintiff litigation. The firm represents clients across the United States in a wide range of legal matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts, commercial litigation, construction defects, and workers' compensation, leveraging local influence and national strength to secure significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of their clients.
