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Role Description

The Personal Injury Paralegal role at Jody D. Peterman, LLC is crucial for maintaining the high standards of thoroughness and client care that our firm is known for. This position supports our mission by managing key paralegal tasks, thereby freeing attorneys to focus on strategic legal advocacy. You will have a direct impact on client cases, ensuring timely progression and thorough documentation, which are critical to achieving successful outcomes.

• Medical Records Management:
  • Request, track, and organize medical records and bills from providers and vendors.
  • Summarize records and assist in preparing medical timelines or narratives.
• Discovery Support:
  • Draft preliminary interrogatory responses and requests for production.
  • Coordinate with clients to gather answers and documents.
• Demand Preparation:
  • Compile medical records and bills.
  • Assist in drafting demand letters for attorney review.
• Litigation Support:
  • Schedule depositions and case events.
  • Assist with document production and case preparation.
  • Submit electronic court filings.
• Client Communication:
  • Maintain proactive contact with clients to gather updates, obtain documentation, and provide case status updates.
• Systems Management:
  • Maintain organized case files and notes in Clio and internal document systems.
• Workflow Management:
  • Manage deadlines and high-volume case tasks while following established SOPs.
  • Contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years with personal injury cases in a U.S. law firm.
• Proficiency in Clio, Microsoft Office, and Gmail.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment using digital tools.
• Must be available to work U.S. Eastern business hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), Monday–Friday.
• Strong ability to manage high volume and strict deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and team.
• Initiative to address issues and propose solutions independently.

Benefits

• Empowering Environment: Work directly with approachable leaders in a supportive setting.
• Client Impact: Contribute to meaningful cases that help individuals in challenging situations.
• Growth Opportunity: Join a firm in growth mode, with a chance to shape processes and adopt modern tools.
• Collaborative Culture: Foster a team environment valuing empathy and proactive client service.