Personal Injury Paralegal

Location: St. Louis, MO
Compensation: $40,000 - $60,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Position Overview

A growing law firm in the St. Louis area is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to support attorneys throughout all phases of plaintiff personal injury litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage a high-volume caseload, and a minimum of two years of direct personal injury paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury case files from intake through settlement or trial.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Request, review, and organize medical records, bills, and supporting documentation.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, demand packages, and other legal documents.
• Monitor case deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
• Assist with claim investigations and gathering evidence.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Review and summarize medical records and case-related documents.
• Maintain accurate case notes and updates within the firm's case management system.
• Support attorneys with general litigation and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of personal injury paralegal experience required.
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury claims and litigation processes.
• Experience obtaining and reviewing medical records and preparing demand packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.