Paralegal: Bilingual Pre-Litigation Personal Injury (Houston)
Sorrels Law, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Paralegal (Bilingual – Spanish Required)
Location: Texas Compensation: $45,000 – $55,000 per year (based on experience) Bonuses: Quarterly performance bonuses + Annual performance-based raises Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Personal Injury / Pre-Litigation
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About Us
We are a high-level, technology-driven personal injury law firm focused on catastrophic injury and complex cases. Our attorneys are diligent, aggressive, and detail-oriented. We expect the same from our team.
We leverage AI, advanced case management systems, automation, and modern legal technology. We have an in-house IT team, but we require team members who are confident and efficient with technology and organizational systems.
This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking a skilled, organized, and proactive pre-litigation paralegal who can manage a case from intake through settlement with minimal supervision and maximum precision.
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Position Overview
The Pre-Litigation Paralegal will manage personal injury cases from intake through pre-litigation resolution. This role requires strong case investigation skills, medical records management experience, lien negotiation knowledge, and the ability to aggressively move files forward under attorney direction.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and comfortable managing a mid-size docket while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Core Responsibilities
Case Management (Intake Through Settlement) • Manage cases from initial intake through pre-litigation settlement • Conduct initial case investigations and liability analysis • Review police reports and incident reports • Request and analyze body camera footage and other evidence • Draft and submit Open Records Requests • Maintain detailed case timelines and liability summaries • Prepare comprehensive demand packages
Medical Records & Treatment Coordination • Order, track, and review medical records and billing • Stay on top of ongoing medical treatment in coordination with treatment coordinators • Analyze medical records for completeness and damages support • Organize medical chronologies and summaries • Identify gaps in treatment and flag concerns to attorneys
Liens & Negotiation Experience (Required) • Identify and manage medical liens • Negotiate reductions with: • Health insurance carriers • ERISA plans • Medicaid / Medicare • Hospital liens • Letters of protection providers • Maintain lien tracking spreadsheets and documentation • Ensure proper lien resolution prior to settlement disbursement
Investigation & Case Development • Investigate cases from all angles • Coordinate witness statements • Obtain surveillance and public records • Analyze liability disputes and insurance defenses • Communicate directly with insurance adjusters when appropriate
Organization & File Management • Maintain organized digital files • Ensure all documentation is properly saved and labeled • Keep cases litigation-ready at all times • Track deadlines and follow-ups • Aggressively move files forward without waiting to be told
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Required Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of personal injury pre-litigation experience • Fluent in Spanish (speaking and writing required) • Demonstrated experience handling medical records and lien negotiations • Experience drafting Open Records Requests • Experience requesting body camera footage • Strong understanding of insurance claims processes • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
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Technology Requirements
We are an AI-forward law firm. Technology proficiency is mandatory.
Candidate must be comfortable with: • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar) • Case management systems • Cloud-based file systems • Email organization and digital task management • Learning new AI tools and legal automation systems
Basic computer competency is a must. We expect confident, efficient daily usage of modern legal technology.
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Ideal Candidate Traits • Detail-oriented and organized • Proactive and solution-driven • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment • Confident handling insurance adjusters and lien departments • Professional and empathetic with clients • Calm under pressure • Aggressive about moving cases toward resolution
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Compensation & Growth • Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 (based on experience) • Quarterly performance bonuses • Annual performance-based raises • Opportunity for long-term growth within a high-level personal injury practice • Paid health insurance • 401k • PTO
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If you are a bilingual, experienced personal injury paralegal who can handle cases from intake through settlement with precision and urgency, we want to hear from you.
Location: Texas Compensation: $45,000 – $55,000 per year (based on experience) Bonuses: Quarterly performance bonuses + Annual performance-based raises Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Personal Injury / Pre-Litigation
⸻
About Us
We are a high-level, technology-driven personal injury law firm focused on catastrophic injury and complex cases. Our attorneys are diligent, aggressive, and detail-oriented. We expect the same from our team.
We leverage AI, advanced case management systems, automation, and modern legal technology. We have an in-house IT team, but we require team members who are confident and efficient with technology and organizational systems.
This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking a skilled, organized, and proactive pre-litigation paralegal who can manage a case from intake through settlement with minimal supervision and maximum precision.
⸻
Position Overview
The Pre-Litigation Paralegal will manage personal injury cases from intake through pre-litigation resolution. This role requires strong case investigation skills, medical records management experience, lien negotiation knowledge, and the ability to aggressively move files forward under attorney direction.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and comfortable managing a mid-size docket while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
⸻
Core Responsibilities
Case Management (Intake Through Settlement) • Manage cases from initial intake through pre-litigation settlement • Conduct initial case investigations and liability analysis • Review police reports and incident reports • Request and analyze body camera footage and other evidence • Draft and submit Open Records Requests • Maintain detailed case timelines and liability summaries • Prepare comprehensive demand packages
Medical Records & Treatment Coordination • Order, track, and review medical records and billing • Stay on top of ongoing medical treatment in coordination with treatment coordinators • Analyze medical records for completeness and damages support • Organize medical chronologies and summaries • Identify gaps in treatment and flag concerns to attorneys
Liens & Negotiation Experience (Required) • Identify and manage medical liens • Negotiate reductions with: • Health insurance carriers • ERISA plans • Medicaid / Medicare • Hospital liens • Letters of protection providers • Maintain lien tracking spreadsheets and documentation • Ensure proper lien resolution prior to settlement disbursement
Investigation & Case Development • Investigate cases from all angles • Coordinate witness statements • Obtain surveillance and public records • Analyze liability disputes and insurance defenses • Communicate directly with insurance adjusters when appropriate
Organization & File Management • Maintain organized digital files • Ensure all documentation is properly saved and labeled • Keep cases litigation-ready at all times • Track deadlines and follow-ups • Aggressively move files forward without waiting to be told
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Required Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of personal injury pre-litigation experience • Fluent in Spanish (speaking and writing required) • Demonstrated experience handling medical records and lien negotiations • Experience drafting Open Records Requests • Experience requesting body camera footage • Strong understanding of insurance claims processes • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
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Technology Requirements
We are an AI-forward law firm. Technology proficiency is mandatory.
Candidate must be comfortable with: • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar) • Case management systems • Cloud-based file systems • Email organization and digital task management • Learning new AI tools and legal automation systems
Basic computer competency is a must. We expect confident, efficient daily usage of modern legal technology.
⸻
Ideal Candidate Traits • Detail-oriented and organized • Proactive and solution-driven • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment • Confident handling insurance adjusters and lien departments • Professional and empathetic with clients • Calm under pressure • Aggressive about moving cases toward resolution
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Compensation & Growth • Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 (based on experience) • Quarterly performance bonuses • Annual performance-based raises • Opportunity for long-term growth within a high-level personal injury practice • Paid health insurance • 401k • PTO
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If you are a bilingual, experienced personal injury paralegal who can handle cases from intake through settlement with precision and urgency, we want to hear from you.