Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Paralegal

Personal Injury Paralegal – Plaintiff-Side Litigation (Remote – Florida)

Location: Remote – Florida (Law Firm Based in Tampa, FL)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Practice Area: Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote – Florida Residents Only

Position Overview

Our client, an established personal injury law firm based in Tampa, Florida, is seeking an experienced Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Paralegal to join its growing legal team.

This is a fully remote opportunity open to qualified candidates residing anywhere in Florida. The ideal candidate has a strong background in plaintiff-side personal injury cases and can independently manage a caseload while supporting attorneys throughout the pre-litigation and litigation process.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining excellent communication with clients, attorneys, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Client Communication

• Manage plaintiff-side personal injury cases from initial intake through settlement, litigation, or trial.
• Maintain organized case files, monitor case progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing updates and assisting with case-related questions.
• Communicate regularly with medical providers, insurance companies, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Coordinate medical treatment documentation, records requests, and case-related correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and current information in the firm's case management system.

Pre-Litigation & Settlement Support

• Request, review, and organize medical records, medical bills, liens, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare demand packages and settlement-related correspondence.
• Assist attorneys with case evaluations, damages documentation, and settlement preparation.
• Communicate with insurance adjusters regarding claims, documentation, and settlement status.
• Track outstanding records, treatment updates, and other information necessary to advance cases.
• Prepare settlement documents and assist with case resolution and closing procedures.

Litigation Support

• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Assist attorneys with document production, discovery management, and litigation preparation.
• Monitor court deadlines, filing requirements, and litigation calendars.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case-related proceedings.
• Organize exhibits, evidence, medical records, and supporting materials for trial preparation.
• Assist attorneys throughout the litigation process, including trial preparation and case resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a plaintiff-side personal injury paralegal.
• Strong understanding of Florida personal injury claims, litigation procedures, and court deadlines.
• Experience handling both pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Familiarity with medical records, insurance claims, demand packages, discovery, and settlement procedures.
• Ability to independently manage multiple active cases and competing priorities.
• Strong legal drafting, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and legal support professionals in a remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial.
• Familiarity with Florida state court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Experience coordinating depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, medical billing, and personal injury damages documentation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced plaintiff-side personal injury law firm.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in Florida while supporting a Tampa-based law firm.
• Meaningful Casework: Support injured clients throughout the personal injury claims and litigation process.
• Full Case Lifecycle Exposure: Work on cases from initial intake through settlement or trial.
• Independent Responsibility: Manage cases, coordinate legal processes, and contribute directly to successful case outcomes.
• Collaborative Legal Team: Work closely with attorneys and other legal professionals in a remote environment.

All applications and inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Originally posted on Himalayas