Paralegal – Plaintiff Personal Injury

Job Description

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The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-office role at a boutique plaintiff-side personal injury law firm, located in Dallas, TX. The firm is dedicated to representing individuals and families during difficult, life-changing circumstances, providing compassionate client service and strong advocacy. This role offers an opportunity to become an important part of a plaintiff personal injury team where your work truly matters, providing meaningful ownership of files and close collaboration with attorneys and clients from inception through resolution. The team values accountability, collaboration, and pride in work, fostering a close-knit, family-like culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Dallas, TX
• Pay: $70000–$90000 yearly
• Team: A close-knit office, collaborating closely with attorneys and support staff.
• Mission: To manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through resolution, providing compassionate client service and strong advocacy.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage: Manage plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through settlement, judgment, or trial, handling both pre-litigation and litigation files.
• Draft: Draft legal documents including correspondence, demands, pleadings, discovery, and other case-related documents.
• Organize: Request, review, and organize critical case documentation such as medical records, bills, police reports, and supporting materials.
• Communicate: Serve as a primary communicator with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Coordinate: Coordinate key legal activities including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation, while managing attorney calendars, deadlines, and organized case files.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Paralegal.
• Experience: Prior plaintiff personal injury paralegal experience is required, with comfort managing files from inception through resolution, including both pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Skills: Strong drafting, organization, calendar management, and client communication skills; ability to work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and support staff.
• Bonus: Bilingual English/Spanish, both spoken and written, is a plus, alongside a commitment to taking ownership of files, showing strong attention to detail, and bringing a compassionate approach to client service.