Paralegal - Pre-Litigation

Company Description

Founded in Philadelphia in 1965, Gay Chacker & Ginsburg has built a strong reputation for providing respectful, honest legal counsel and achieving outstanding results for its clients. Led by esteemed trial attorney Ed Chacker, a past chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the firm is known for personalized client care and effective representation. With expertise in personal injury, medical malpractice, civil litigation, civil rights, and wrongful death law, the firm is dedicated to achieving justice for its clients.

Role Description

This candidate will support our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and strong case results. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, organized, and ready to take ownership of cases from intake through settlement preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage pre-litigation case files: Track deadlines, maintain organized records, and ensure all documents are complete and up to date.
• Communicate with clients: Provide regular updates, gather information, and help clients feel supported throughout their case.
• Draft and prepare legal documents: Demand letters, medical summaries, correspondence, and settlement packages.
• Request and review medical records: Organize treatment timelines and identify missing documentation.
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters: Submit demands, follow up on negotiations, and assist attorneys with settlement strategy.
• Support attorneys: Prepare case summaries, organize evidence, and assist with case evaluations.
• Additional tasks that may be requested by the attorneys and/or administration.

Qualified applicants must have 3 years of experience. Knowledge of the Needles case management system is a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience. Attractive benefits package which includes free parking.

Salary

• $55,000 - $80,000/year