Personal Injury Paralegal

Yanchuck & Blaxberg, PLLC
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • $65,000–$75,000 Per Year
  • Instant Apply
10 days ago

Job Description

We are a busy and growing boutique personal injury law firm seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly organized Personal Injury Paralegal to join our team.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in staying organized, communicates effectively with clients and team members, and can manage multiple matters and deadlines with attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, proactive, organized, and genuinely cares about helping clients. Because we are a boutique firm, every team member plays an important role in the success of our cases and the experience clients receive.

If you are a detail-oriented paralegal who enjoys a fast-paced practice, takes ownership of your work, and wants to be part of a close-knit legal team, we would love to hear from you.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $75,000 yearly


Responsibilities:
  • Set up a system of filing for our cases that is well-organized and easy to navigate, and other related admin duties
  • Aid lawyers in preparing for trial by arranging exhibits, witnesses, legal materials, client meetings, and motions
  • Talk with service providers or insurers about possible settlements for liens, bills, and medical expenses
  • Help attorneys create legal pleadings, paperwork, and correspondence, including interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notifications, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
  • Order, review, and summarize medical records for preparing factual response to discovery
  • Assist attorneys with the day-to-day management of personal injury cases from intake through settlement.

  • Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, and other parties.

  • Obtain and organize medical records, bills, insurance information, and other case documentation.

  • Assist with preparation of demand packages, settlement documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.

  • Monitor case deadlines, appointments, medical treatment, and outstanding records or bills.

  • Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.

  • Communicate with clients regarding case status, treatment, documentation, and next steps.

  • Follow up consistently on outstanding requests and keep cases moving forward.


Qualifications:
  • Certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) is highly preferred
  • ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
  • Excellent organizational skills, and time-management skills
  • Must have 3-5 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer, preferably in a personal injury law firm
  • Talented verbal communicator and writer
  • Prior personal injury paralegal experience strongly preferred.

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.

  • Professional, empathetic, and client-focused demeanor.

  • Comfortable communicating with clients and third parties by phone, email, and other methods.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case-management software.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus.

  • Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of a small team.


About Company

A multi-specialty firm located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Formed in 2006, the firm and its attorneys have earned a reputation for consistent, effective, and successful representation of clients in our areas of practice.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSt. Petersburg, FL
Salary$65,000–$75,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)unmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Billing Recordsunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Briefsunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Medical Billingunmatched
  • Medical Liensunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Personal Injuryunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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