Insight Global is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal / Case Manager to support a highly respected plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Opelousas, Louisiana. This individual will play a critical role in managing personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial while serving as a primary point of contact for clients, insurance carriers, medical providers, and attorneys. The ideal candidate has extensive experience handling motor vehicle accident and trucking litigation matters and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Manage personal injury litigation files from intake through settlement or trial
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and legal correspondence
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation activities
- Track litigation deadlines and maintain attorney calendars
- Communicate directly with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel
- Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records, billing documentation, and diagnostic imaging
- Prepare settlement demands and supporting case documentation
- Assist with lien resolution, settlement statements, and disbursement calculations
- Coordinate client treatment plans and monitor case progression
- Perform state and federal court e-filings and maintain electronic case files
- Support attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, witness files, and mediation materials
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
- Experience handling auto accident and trucking injury cases
- Strong understanding of bodily injury and property damage claims
- Experience obtaining and organizing medical records and treatment documentation
- Familiarity with settlement demand preparation and litigation procedures
- Experience with Louisiana state and/or federal court filings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple active cases with minimal supervision
