Manila Recruitment

Paralegal

Manila Recruitment

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Philippines

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About the role

  • Open and manage motor vehicle accident case files from intake through settlement or trial preparation.
  • Maintain accurate and organized case records in the firm’s case management system (Filevine).
  • Track deadlines, statutes of limitations, and litigation calendars to ensure timely case progression.
  • Coordinate with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel.
  • Draft and send correspondence, authorization forms, and status updates to clients and third parties.
  • Handle 50-100 cases at any given time with at least 50% focus on motor vehicle accident cases.
  • Demand drafting with attorney oversight while maintaining maximum self-sufficiency.
  • Request, obtain, and organize medical records, bills, and lien information from providers.
  • Review and summarize medical records to identify treatment timelines, diagnoses, and gaps in care.
  • Track outstanding records requests and follow up with providers to ensure timely receipt.
  • Coordinate with medical lien holders and health insurers regarding outstanding balances.
  • Prepare medical chronologies and treatment summaries for attorney review.
  • Communicate with insurance adjusters and medical providers for record acquisition.
  • Draft demand packages, including demand letters, medical summaries, and supporting documentation.
  • Calculate special damages, including medical bills, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Submit demands to insurance carriers and track response deadlines.
  • Assist attorneys with negotiation support, counter-demand drafting, and settlement documentation.
  • Prepare settlement statements, closing documents, and disbursement calculations Insurance & Investigation.
  • Identify and confirm applicable insurance coverage, including liability, UM/UIM, MedPay, and PIP.
  • Request and review police reports, accident reconstructions, and property damage documentation.
  • Obtain photographs, witness statements, and other evidence relevant to liability.
  • Communicate with insurance adjusters to open claims, confirm coverage, and track claim status.
  • Assist with preparation of pleadings, discovery requests, and responses under attorney supervision.
  • Summarize depositions, medical expert reports, and accident reconstruction materials.
  • Organize and maintain trial binders, exhibit lists, and case chronologies.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the life of their case.
  • Provide regular status updates and respond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years of U.S. paralegal experience ***(candidates with fewer years of experience will also be considered).***
  • Exposure to motor vehicle accident or personal injury cases for U.S.-based law firms is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience managing personal injury files from intake through demand and settlement is a plus.
  • Experience using Filevine or similar tools is advantageous, as training can be provided for candidates.
  • Understanding of the motor vehicle claims process, including liability, UM/UIM, MedPay, PIP, and lien resolution, is desirable; full expertise is not required.
  • Experience requesting, reviewing, and summarizing medical records and billing documentation is helpful, but on-the-job learning is supported.
  • Ability to draft demand letters, settlement packages, and client correspondence independently is advantageous.
  • Experience with insurance carrier communications and adjuster workflows.
  • Organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • **Nice-to-Have Qualifications**
  • Experience with litigation support, including discovery, deposition summaries, and trial prep
  • Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid Secondary Payer rules and lien resolution processes
  • Experience with e-filing systems and court rules in relevant jurisdictions
  • Exposure to mass tort or multi-plaintiff case management
  • Experience working in or with legal marketing companies or case acquisition environments
  • Paralegal certificate or relevant legal education
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
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Hard Skills & Tools
case managementdemand draftingmedical record summarizationlitigation supportnegotiation supportspecial damages calculationpleadings preparationdiscovery requeststrial preparationinsurance claims processing
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsclient managementtime managementattention to detailself-sufficiencyprofessionalismability to handle high-volume caseloadscollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
paralegal certificaterelevant legal education