Underwriter-Personal Injury Paralegal

4 weeks ago

Delray Beach, United States JRG Partners Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

About the job

Job Summary

We are a leading provider of advances to personal injury victims and their families. Our mission is to provide much needed liquidity to an underserved market; providing financial means for victims to pursue a fair settlement. We are a passionate team that will continue working on the exponential growth of our business. We are currently hiring an experienced Case Manager/Paralegal to join our team.

The Case Manager/Paralegal will work closely with a team of underwriters to review personal injury cases for pre-settlement litigation funding nationwide, with a heavy emphasis in NY. All personal injury case types are reviewed with emphasis on motor vehicle accidents, labor law, premises liability and civil rights cases. This is a salary-based position with annual performance-based bonus potential and full company benefits.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of personal injury cases. Assessments will require the examination of the handling attorney, venue, docket, case facts, legal issues, causation, medical records, insurance coverage, and due diligence background searches.
  • Review and interpret legal documents, background records, and other necessary information to make funding decisions.
  • Work closely with lawyers and claimants to gather all necessary information and documentation.
  • Assign gross estimated case values, taking into consideration anticipated liens, as well as other potential liabilities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with law firms and legal professionals.
  • Carefully conclude final funding decisions.
  • Utilize a CRM database to enter underwriter evaluations.
  • Attend weekly underwriting meetings and lunch and learns
  • Collaborate with the underwriting team on specific cases and review guidelines for specific case types.



Education, Skill & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, and/or experience working with personal injury cases.
  • Strong understanding of legal terminology and processes.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and risk assessment skills.
  • Ability to locate and review state court dockets and federal dockets on Pacer.
  • Ability to assign venue-specific case values after appropriate training, with heavy NY emphasis;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professional, quality legal work product.
  • Ability to speak with attorneys regarding case facts and procedural history, and to identify key information and documents needed to finalize review.

Featured benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Continued education

  • Underwriter - Personal Injury Attorney

    1 month ago

    Delray Beach, United States US Claims Capital LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob SummaryUS Claims is a leading provider of advances to personal injury victims and their families. US Claims’ mission is to provide much needed liquidity to an underserved market; providing financial means for victims to pursue a fair settlement. We have built an organization driven by excellence and we are looking for...

  • Underwriter - Personal Injury Attorney

    1 month ago

    Delray Beach, United States US Claims Capital LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob SummaryUS Claims is a leading provider of advances to personal injury victims and their families. US Claims’ mission is to provide much needed liquidity to an underserved market; providing financial means for victims to pursue a fair settlement. We have built an organization driven by excellence and we are looking for...

  • Underwriter

    1 month ago

    Delray Beach, United States US Claims Capital LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob SummaryUS Claims is a leading provider of advances to personal injury victims and their families. US Claims’ mission is to provide much needed liquidity to an underserved market; providing financial means for victims to pursue a fair settlement. We have built an organization driven by excellence and we are looking for...

  • Legal Underwriter

    1 month ago

    Delray Beach, United States USClaims Full time

    Job SummaryUS Claims is a leading provider of advances to personal injury victims and their families. US Claims’ mission is to provide much needed liquidity to an underserved market; providing financial means for victims to pursue a fair settlement. We have built an organization driven by excellence and we are looking for people who are excited by the...

  • Legal Underwriter

    1 month ago

    Delray Beach, United States USClaims Full time

    Job SummaryUS Claims is a leading provider of advances to personal injury victims and their families. US Claims’ mission is to provide much needed liquidity to an underserved market; providing financial means for victims to pursue a fair settlement. We have built an organization driven by excellence and we are looking for people who are excited by the...

  • Legal Underwriter

    2 months ago

    Delray Beach, United States USClaims Full time

    Job SummaryUS Claims is a leading provider of advances to personal injury victims and their families. US Claims’ mission is to provide much needed liquidity to an underserved market; providing financial means for victims to pursue a fair settlement. We have built an organization driven by excellence and we are looking for people who are excited by the...

  • Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

    1 month ago

    Myrtle Beach, United States The Lovely Law Firm Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced personal injury paralegal? You might be an excellent fit for our busy personal injury law firm. You will draft briefs, create legal documents such as affidavits, do legal research for trial preparation, and maintain case files and other critical materials organized and...

  • Personal Injury Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    Long Beach, United States Direct Counsel Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Conduct thorough investigations into personal injury cases to determine liability and damages. - Communicate effectively with clients, insurance companies, and other parties involved in the case. - Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions, and settlement agreements. - Represent clients in negotiations with insurance...

  • Personal Injury Case Manager

    2 months ago

    Newport Beach, United States Avrek Law Firm Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are a prominent and growing Personal Injury Law Firm in Newport Beach, California. We are seeking a motivated personal injury case manager to join our team. A personal injury case manager is responsible for overseeing the progress of personal injury cases and ensuring that the clients receive the best possible...

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    Myrtle Beach, United States George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt George Sink Injury Lawyers, we are seeking reliable pre-litigation legal assistant/paralegals to join our high-volume, fast-paced plaintiff law firm located in the Myrtle Beach, SC area.As a legal assistant/paralegal, you will be the primary point of contact for the client, helping guide them through the case process. The...

  • Personal Injury Paralegal

    1 month ago

    Newport Beach, United States Sweet James LLP Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPlease note that this position is fully On-site. No remote at this time.Looking for a talented senior litigation paralegal who has experience managing and handling PLAINTIFF contingency cases. Personal injury, strong litigation, and trial preparation experience required.Must be a self-starter and be able to handle all aspects of...

  • Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    Manhattan Beach, United States Symmetry HR Outsourcing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionParalegalThriving South Bay boutique personal injury firm seeks a Paralegal to join their team.  The Paralegal will perform a variety of tasks including assisting with case planning, development, and management; legal research, client interviews; gathering facts and retrieving information; drafting and analyzing legal...

  • Paralegal

    1 month ago

    Long Beach, United States Peknic, Peknic & Schaefer, LLC. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Paralegal with between 1 and 10 years experience to become a part of our dynamic team!  The ideal candidate will have some background in Personal Injury and/or Insurance Defense and reside on the South Shore of Long Island or Queens.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Responsibilities:Conduct...

  • Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    Manhattan Beach, United States The Ryan Law Group Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are The Ryan Law Group, a full service Personal Injury law firm located in Manhattan Beach, CA. We are looking for a full-time Paralegal with 2+ years experience working at a Personal Injury law firm to join our growing team!Our office is located right at the intersection of Highland and Rosecrans in Manhattan Beach, with a...

  • Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    Manhattan Beach, United States The Ryan Law Group Full time

    We are The Ryan Law Group, a full service Personal Injury law firm located in Manhattan Beach, CA. We are looking for a full-time Paralegal with 2+ years experience working at a Personal Injury law firm to join our growing team!Our office is located right at the intersection of Highland and Rosecrans in Manhattan Beach, with a beautiful view of the beach...

  • Paralegal

    2 weeks ago

    Manhattan Beach, United States The Ryan Law Group Full time

    We are The Ryan Law Group, a full service Personal Injury law firm located in Manhattan Beach, CA. We are looking for a full-time Paralegal with 2+ years experience working at a Personal Injury law firm to join our growing team!Our office is located right at the intersection of Highland and Rosecrans in Manhattan Beach, with a beautiful view of the beach...

  • Case Manager

    1 month ago

    Newport Beach, United States Meissner Law Firm Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMeissner Law Firm is currently seeking a Paralegal (Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Manager) who will get hands-on experience assisting attorneys with the entire case process from intake, pre-litigation, litigation, and trial.QualificationsLegal Secretarial or Paralegal experienceLitigation skills and excellent working...

  • Paralegal

    4 weeks ago

    West Palm Beach, United States Steinger, Greene & Feiner Full time

    About Steinger, Greene, and Feiner:Steinger, Greene & Feiner is a proven legal team, and our number one goal is to get injury victims every dollar they truly deserve. Since 1997, we have been serving and defending the rights of our clients and their families through some of life's most challenging times.MISSION STATEMENT: Steinger, Greene & Feiner is a law...

  • Paralegal

    4 weeks ago

    West Palm Beach, United States Steinger, Greene & Feiner Full time

    About Steinger, Greene, and Feiner:Steinger, Greene & Feiner is a proven legal team, and our number one goal is to get injury victims every dollar they truly deserve. Since 1997, we have been serving and defending the rights of our clients and their families through some of life's most challenging times.MISSION STATEMENT: Steinger, Greene & Feiner is a law...

  • Paralegal

    4 weeks ago

    West Palm Beach, United States Steinger, Greene & Feiner Full time

    About Steinger, Greene, and Feiner:Steinger, Greene & Feiner is a proven legal team, and our number one goal is to get injury victims every dollar they truly deserve. Since 1997, we have been serving and defending the rights of our clients and their families through some of life's most challenging times.MISSION STATEMENT: Steinger, Greene & Feiner is a law...