At McEldrew Purtell, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our clients. We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Firm paid health and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Four weeks of paid vacation plus paid holidays
A mostly remote schedule that supports work life balance
A collaborative, mission driven team environment

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Pre-Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in the early stages of case development and investigation.

This role is critical to preparing complex medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases for litigation through client communication, records management, evidence collection, investigation coordination, and case organization.

What You’ll Do:

Conduct client onboarding and maintain communication throughout the pre litigation process
Gather, review, and organize medical records, insurance documentation, and supporting evidence
Prepare chronologies, notices of claim, and spoliation notices
Coordinate expert review and Certificates of Merit
Track statutes of limitations and critical deadlines
Collaborate with clients, providers, experts, outside counsel, and internal teams
Maintain organized case files and proactively follow up on outstanding records and assignments

Qualifications:

Fluent in English and Spanish
3+ years of paralegal experience in a plaintiff law firm
Personal injury experience preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Litify experience is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work from home

Experience:

Pre-litigation : 3 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19103

McEldrew Purtell

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