Personal Injury Paralegal
CA - GlendalePay Rate: $75,000 - $90,000 per hour
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Job Description:
Our prestigious Law Office has a position available for a Paralegal to hire for full-time employment at our firm's office in Los Glendale, CA. The paralegal will support attorneys in all aspects of case preparation and management including the following:
- General case management of worker's compensation cases and personal injury claims
- Performing new client intakes;
- Opening and maintaining client files;
- Prepare and draft legal correspondence;
- Collecting evidence to support a claim, such as police reports, scene photographs, property damage estimates, medical records, and witness statements;
- Collection and disbursement of PIP/Med pay benefits;
- Day-to-day interaction with attorneys and clients;
- Initiating insurance claims with first and third party insurers;
- Frequent client contact in Spanish and English to collect information and provide case status and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree (four years of equivalent specialized experience or Paralegal certificate and two years equivalent specialized experience may be substituted).
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Fully Spanish bilingual- read, write and speak;
- 5+ years of personal injury and worker's compensation experience in a law firm setting is preferred;
- Must have initiative, proactive work ethic, be a strong team player and have exceptional organizational skills;
- Proficient in Microsoft suite of products;
- Strong ability to handle multiple tasks in an environment where there is little supervision;