Current Opportunities
Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Paralegal
Job Description
Fast-paced law office specializing in Personal Injury seeks a candidate to fill an available position for a full-time Personal Injury Paralegal. We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a working knowledge of the claims process, preparation of demands and knowledge of personal injury law in Colorado. Must be able to communicate clearly with the clients, able to draft professional letters and learn new programs quickly. Needles experience a plus. We are excited to add a new member to our dynamic team!
Paralegal Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Create relationships with clients and guide them through the case process
- Work with clients and medical providers regarding medical treatment
- Work with attorneys to develop demand letters and research damages
- Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases
Qualifications/Skills:
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a personal injury paralegal (working knowledge of the claims process, preparation of demands and personal injury law in Colorado)
- Excellent communication skills (fluent in written and spoken English)
- Excellent People Skills: able to deal empathetically with clients who are injured and scared, while still maintaining professionalism. Must be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences. Must be able to work as a team.
- Professional Writing Skills: able to draft professional letters that are free of grammar and spelling mistakes.
- Competent Computer Skills: able to learn new programs quickly and accurately. Needles experience is a plus.
- Strong Critical Thinking Skills: able to problem solve, follow instructions, be creative, use discretion, ask questions when necessary and be detail oriented.
- Ability to speak and write Spanish a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Interested parties should email a resume, professional references and cover letter stating your interest in this position and pertinent experience to ddunhill@dlslawfirm.com. A job offer made to a candidate for this position will be contingent upon completion of an appropriate background check.