Personal Injury Paralegal

Are you driven by meticulous detail, ensuring no stone is left unturned when it comes to case management?

Do you excel in fast-paced environments where persistence and clarity are key?

Are you a proactive problem solver ready to make a significant impact on personal injury cases?

Is client communication a strength, allowing you to handle sensitive conversations with ease?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

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Founded by Attorney Jody D. Peterman, our firm represents clients in Valdosta and throughout Georgia, focusing on high-stakes matters such as catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and complex criminal defense. Recognized for our assertive advocacy and strategic approach, we are committed to offering clients the highest quality legal representation in their most challenging times.

Our practice areas include personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense, with a particular emphasis on cases that demand robust courtroom strategy and meticulous preparation. We have built a reputation for excellence, demonstrated by our numerous awards and peer recognition, including being part of Americas Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This excellence is underpinned by our relentless preparation and personal attention to each client, fostering trust and achieving favorable results even before reaching trial.

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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 and 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 and contributing to process improvements.

What we’re looking for:

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

Why you should work here:

• 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.
• Compensation: $1,500 - $2,000 monthly

Join us at Jody D. Peterman, LLC, where your expertise as a Personal Injury Paralegal will directly contribute to life-changing legal outcomes. If you thrive in detailed and fast-paced environments, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our mission to champion justice for clients throughout Georgia.