What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Paralegal position at Leeds Professional Resources?
Leeds Professional Resources is working with a client in Tampa that is looking for a Personal Injury Paralegal. The Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal supports attorneys in representing injured clients in personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial. This role is heavily client-facing and involves building strong cases by collecting evidence, managing medical documentation, and assisting in negotiating settlements with insurance companies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters (pre-litigation and litigation)
- Conduct client intake and maintain regular communication with clients regarding case status
- Order, review, and summarize medical records and bills
- Obtain and analyze police reports, incident reports, and liability evidence
- Communicate with insurance adjusters and coordinate claims
- Prepare and send demand packages, including liability analysis and damages summaries
- Draft legal documents such as:
- Complaints and pleadings
- Discovery requests and responses
- Authorizations and affidavits
- Settlement documents and releases
- Track medical treatment progress and calculate damages (medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering)
Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; Paralegal certificate a plus
- 2 years of plaintiff personal injury experience required
- Strong knowledge of pre-litigation case handling and settlement processes
- Experience working with medical records, liens, and billing
- Must be bilingual - English/Spanish
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000