Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Paralegal

What You’ll Do

• Case Management: Handle pre-litigation cases after the Demand Department receives a settlement offer, ensuring timely and efficient case progression.
• Negotiation: Engage with insurance adjusters to negotiate the best settlements, maximizing client compensation.
• Client Communication: Present settlement offers and detailed breakdowns, guiding clients through the decision-making process with clarity and empathy.
• Provider Follow-Up: Ensure all medical provider balances are reconciled for accurate settlement calculations.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with Glenda Mitchell and other departments to smoothly transition cases to litigation when necessary.
• Assistant Oversight: Supervise and delegate tasks to a Pre-Litigation Assistant, ensuring workload balance and progress.
• Case Ownership: Proactively monitor case progress, identify potential roadblocks, and ensure matters continue moving forward without unnecessary delays.
• Phone Coverage: Assist with answering incoming calls and appropriately routing them within the firm.
• Pre-Litigation Focus: Manage cases exclusively during the pre-litigation settlement phase, beginning after a demand package has been submitted and a settlement offer has been received from the insurance carrier.

What We’re Looking For

• Legal Experience: Minimum of 1 year of personal injury experience, with a solid understanding of the PI case lifecycle and pre-litigation workflows.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate settlements and handle high-volume caseloads efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with confidence in client-facing interactions.
• Team-Oriented Mindset: Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, contribute to a team-first culture, and support colleagues when needed to ensure exceptional client service.
• Independence: Ability to work autonomously with strong organizational skills.
• Initiative & Ownership: A self-starter who takes ownership of cases, seeks solutions independently, asks questions when needed, and maintains momentum in a fast-paced environment.
• Location Commitment: Must work fully onsite in Cartersville, GA, with a sustainable, reasonable commute.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Clio and exposure to systems like EvenUp are beneficial.

Why You Should Work Here

• Direct Mentorship: Work closely with firm owner Glenda Mitchell, gaining invaluable insights and guidance.
• High-Impact Role: Engage in a position that is central to client outcomes and the firm's success.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit team that believes in working together across departments. Employees regularly support one another, communicate openly, and embrace an "all hands on deck" mentality when needed.
• Growth Opportunities: Join a growing practice offering significant case volume for professional advancement.

Additional Perks

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available after 90 days, with the firm covering 50% of employee premiums.
• Paid Time Off: Increasing PTO benefits with tenure; starting with one week after one year.
• Retail Plan: 401(k) planned for January 2027, enhancing long-term financial security.
• Holiday Pay: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, including major federal and seasonal holidays.
• Employee Appreciation Rewards: Celebrate milestone anniversaries with unique recognition gifts, including a Louis Vuitton gift at one and five years of service.