Personal Injury Paralegal

Contract Personal Injury Paralegal

Location:

Hybrid, Phoenix, AZ (Deer Valley, I-17 & Greenway)

Contract Type:
Independent Contractor (1099)

Hours:

As needed, flexible schedule

Compensation:
Competitive, based on experience

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to support a busy personal injury and medical-legal practice on a contract basis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable handling PI matters from intake through settlement support. This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work independently, and can step in with minimal supervision.

• Draft and prepare medical summaries, expert reports, and case-related legal requests.
• Prepare medical chronologies and causation timelines for attorney review and expert support.
• Prepare correspondence to insurance carriers and defense counsel.
• Draft subpoena responses, including subpoenas duces tecum.
• Prepare objections and response support for deposition and records requests, including Rule 30(b)(6) topics as applicable.
• Review subpoenas for scope, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and maintain expert disclosure files, including CVs, fee schedules, prior testimony lists, and supporting materials
• Assist with discovery support, including organization of records for Requests for Production, interrogatories, and trial exhibits
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements when handling protected health information and legal records.
• Calendar depositions and related deadlines.
• Coordinate scheduling for treating providers, expert physicians, and ancillary staff for protected time blocks.
• Assist in preparing physicians for testimony, including expert and subpoenaed appearances, in person or virtually.
• Coordinate billing for legal requests and confirm payment prior to scheduling when required.
• Track outstanding invoices and follow up as needed.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal, pre-litigation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PI processes, terminology, and documentation requirements.
• Working knowledge of subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, and deposition scheduling.
• Familiarity with Rule 30(b)(6) procedures and topic-based discovery.
• Strong understanding of medical records and terminology, especially orthopedics, spine, and pain management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• High level of professionalism and discretion.

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience negotiating and resolving medical liens.
• Experience coordinating expert witness scheduling and document preparation.

This is a hybrid role. Our headquarters is located in Deer Valley near I-17 and Greenway in Phoenix. The contractor must be available to come into the office when needed for time-sensitive or high-priority tasks.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Brief summary of your personal injury experience
• Hourly or contract rate
• Optional: redacted writing samples (demand letters, medical summaries, chronologies, subpoena responses)