Personal Injury Paralegal (Remote, Estonia)

About the role

A U.S. law firm focused on plaintiff-side personal injury cases is looking for a fully remote Personal Injury Paralegal based in Estonia. The role supports attorneys through the entire case lifecycle, from client intake and evidence collection to settlement negotiations and litigation preparation. It suits an experienced legal professional who understands U.S. personal injury procedures and can work long-term remotely during U.S. business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Support attorneys in managing plaintiff-side personal injury cases from intake through settlement or litigation.
• Conduct client intake and gather information on accidents, injuries, insurance coverage, employment and medical history.
• Request, obtain, review and organise medical records, medical bills, police reports, insurance records and other evidence.
• Maintain regular contact with clients on treatment, progress, missing documents and milestones.
• Coordinate with medical providers, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel and expert witnesses.
• Prepare settlement demand packages, settlement documentation, correspondence, case summaries and supporting materials.
• Track medical treatment, insurance coverage, liens, damages and settlement activity; help resolve liens with payoff statements.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, notices, subpoenas and other litigation documents.
• Organise exhibits and evidence for depositions, mediation, hearings and trials.
• Monitor statutes of limitation, court deadlines and discovery schedules; file court documents electronically and keep digital case files organised.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a paralegal, lawyer or attorney.
• At least 2 years as a personal injury paralegal for a U.S. law firm.
• Strong practical knowledge of U.S. plaintiff-side personal injury matters and case management from intake to settlement.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, insurers, attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Stable employment history, at least two years in each previous role.
• Reliable high-speed internet, professional equipment and a quiet home office; availability during U.S. business hours.

Required skills

• Litigation support: drafting pleadings, discovery materials and assistance with depositions, mediation or trial preparation.
• Experience with personal injury case management software and Microsoft Office 365 or similar cloud tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Advanced practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.

What we offer

• Fully remote work based in Estonia, with full-time or part-time choice.
• Long-term remote position with a U.S. law firm.
• Exposure to case management, settlement and litigation support across many cases.