Overview
This fully remote Litigation Paralegal role supports personal injury attorneys across pre-litigation and litigated matters. The position helps ensure clients feel supported and informed while advancing cases efficiently through discovery, filings, and trial preparation.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in reviewing and assessing the merits of clients’ Personal Injury claims by organizing, reviewing, and summarizing records, documents, and evidence to support case evaluation and valuation
- Support attorneys in Personal Injury matters by drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Prepare filings, coordinate service, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in all submissions
- Assist in developing and executing case strategies by conducting legal research, summarizing medical records, organizing evidence, preparing demand packages, and supporting negotiations with insurance carriers
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural updates, maintaining professional, consistent, and compassionate communication throughout the life of the case
- Support litigation efforts by managing discovery, preparing exhibit lists, organizing trial binders, coordinating depositions, and assisting with trial and hearing preparation
- Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines and statutes, update case management systems, and coordinate with internal teams, experts, and external vendors to ensure smooth case progression
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of liens, including Medicare and ERISA
- Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable legal rules, firm policies, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 3–7 years of experience supporting attorneys in pre-litigation and litigated personal injury matters on cases in Illinois
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate
- Experience in high-volume or fast-growing law firms
- Familiarity with Illinois court rules and procedures
- Experience with case management software (e.g., Filevine, Clio, SmartAdvocate)
- Comfort working in evolving systems and processes
- Bilingual in the Spanish language
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $85,400 to $104,900 commensurate with experience
- Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Location
Fully remote. Experience must include personal injury matters on cases in Illinois.