Prelitigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Carter Mario Law Firm • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The Carter Mario Law Firm has been helping personal injury victims throughout Connecticut for over 35 years. We are strong and growing! Our professional legal team provides compassionate, client-focused legal help to those who are hurt through no fault of their own. Our efforts to go above and beyond have resulted in countless successful results. We are seeking a personal injury paralegal to join our prelitigation team.

Requirements

• Proficient in handling all stages of personal injury cases as noted above
• 5+ years of consistent personal injury paralegal experience required
• Skilled with medical record review and documentation
• Enjoys interacting with clients in person and by phone
• Professional written and verbal communication skills (grammar, spelling, tone)
• Sincere and empathetic service behavior
• Efficient time management skills
• Detail oriented and proactive
• Team player who can also work independently
• Ability to navigate various software programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Adobe. Legal software experience a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Education in legal studies or paralegal certification preferred
• Legal software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update files through all prelitigation phases
• Frequent interaction with clients in person and by phone
• Timely communication, follow up, and follow through with clients, attorneys, and medical providers
• Precise confirmation and documentation of case activity
• Obtain medical documentation, final reports, monitor liens, confirm balances
• Prepare demand packages for attorney review
• Prepare settlement statements for attorney review
• Prepare file status reviews
• Complete file opening and closing tasks
• Prepare and send correspondence
• Timely processing of daily case scans/mail
• Assist with phone coverage as needed
• Perform investigative tasks at the direction of the Attorney and/or Supervisor

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• accident and critical illness coverage
• short-term and long-term disability
• a 401(k) plan with generous employer matching
• paid time off (PTO) bank
• paid holidays
• an employee assistance program
• employee appreciation events
• opportunities for continued growth through on-site training
• tuition assistance
• a book club

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees