Personal Injury Paralegal (Seattle)

Join Bush & Bush Law Group as a Personal Injury Paralegal! At Bush & Bush Law Group, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal representation in personal injury and employment law matters. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join our team and support our attorneys in providing top-notch service to our clients. Position Overview: The Personal Injury Paralegal will play a crucial role in assisting our legal team by managing case files, preparing legal documents, and facilitating communication between clients and attorneys. Your expertise and organizational skills will help ensure a thorough and efficient case process for our clients who are navigating challenging moments in their lives. Requirements Key Responsibilities - Document Management: Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, correspondence, and other case-related materials. - Case File Organization: Maintain and manage active personal injury case files, ensuring all necessary documentation, records, and correspondence are accurate and up to date. - Discovery and Evidence: Assist attorneys with the discovery process, including gathering medical records, bills, insurance information, evidence, and other case materials. - Client Interaction: Serve as a professional and compassionate liaison between clients and attorneys, providing case updates and responding to client inquiries in a timely manner. - Medical Records & Bills: Request, organize, review, and maintain medical records and billing documentation relevant to personal injury claims. - Case Management: Monitor case progress, follow up on outstanding documentation, and assist attorneys with moving cases through the appropriate stages of litigation. - Calendar Management: Track important deadlines and manage calendars for hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and other case-related activities. - Trial Preparation: Assist with preparing exhibits, witness materials, trial binders, and other documents necessary for hearings, mediations, and trial. - Legal Research: Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries, reports, and other materials as requested by attorneys. - Attorney Support: Provide administrative and substantive support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of personal injury cases. Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field preferred; paralegal certification is a plus. - Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a paralegal in a personal injury law firm is strongly preferred. - Personal Injury Experience: Strong familiarity with personal injury claims, medical records, insurance claims, discovery, litigation procedures, and case management. - Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple cases and assignments simultaneously. - Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, attorneys, and other team members. - Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software. - Team-Oriented: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented legal environment while maintaining a strong commitment to client service. - Location: Candidates located in or around Seattle, Washington are preferred. Benefits - Positive Culture: Work in a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that values your contributions. - Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement. - Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a highly competitive salary with discretionary bonus. - Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and more.