Posted August 12, 2026
Pre-Litigation Paralegal
Robert Half
West Hartford, CT, US
Full Time
55000USD - 80000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Pre-Litigation Paralegal to support a busy personal injury practice in West Hartford, Connecticut. This role is ideal for a legal team member with strong organizational skills who can manage a large caseload, maintain strong client communication, and keep matters moving efficiently toward resolution. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys, clients, medical providers, and insurers while ensuring each file is accurate, organized, and progressing on schedule.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a substantial pre-litigation caseload, overseeing each matter from client intake through settlement completion.
• Obtain, review, and organize records such as medical documentation, accident reports, and other case-related materials needed to evaluate claims.
• Prepare persuasive demand submissions and draft settlement-related paperwork with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate with clients and treatment providers to help coordinate medical care and monitor the status of recovery.
• Partner with attorneys to develop case strategy, assess documentation, and support file preparation for negotiation.
• Maintain complete and current case files within the firm's case management platform, ensuring deadlines, updates, and correspondence are properly recorded.
• Provide regular case status updates and respond promptly to client questions in a thoughtful and empathetic manner.• At least 2 years of experience working in a Connecticut personal injury law firm.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and pre-litigation processes related to personal injury matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and external contacts.
• Proficiency with legal technology and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the capacity to prioritize multiple deadlines and manage a high-volume workload.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience with case management systems such as FileVine, Clio, or Needles.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a substantial pre-litigation caseload, overseeing each matter from client intake through settlement completion.
• Obtain, review, and organize records such as medical documentation, accident reports, and other case-related materials needed to evaluate claims.
• Prepare persuasive demand submissions and draft settlement-related paperwork with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate with clients and treatment providers to help coordinate medical care and monitor the status of recovery.
• Partner with attorneys to develop case strategy, assess documentation, and support file preparation for negotiation.
• Maintain complete and current case files within the firm's case management platform, ensuring deadlines, updates, and correspondence are properly recorded.
• Provide regular case status updates and respond promptly to client questions in a thoughtful and empathetic manner.• At least 2 years of experience working in a Connecticut personal injury law firm.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and pre-litigation processes related to personal injury matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, attorneys, and external contacts.
• Proficiency with legal technology and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the capacity to prioritize multiple deadlines and manage a high-volume workload.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience with case management systems such as FileVine, Clio, or Needles.
