California Tribal Personal Injury Paralegal

Job Title: Freelance California Paralegal - Tribal Personal Injury Intake & Case Management Job Description: We are a fast-growing personal injury practice handling a high volume of slip-and-fall/premises liability prospects, specifically occurring within California tribal lands and casino properties. We are seeking an experienced freelance paralegal to handle front-end intake, rigorous screening, and early case workup. Because tribal injury claims involve sovereign immunity and strict, short notice-of-claim deadlines (often 30 to 180 days), you must be highly organized, proactive, and familiar with the unique landscape of tribal tort ordinances and third-party insurers (e.g., Hudson, Allied World). Responsibilities: Conduct initial screening interviews with injured prospects to gather facts (date, location, land status). Identify critical Tribal Tort Claims Ordinance deadlines and calendar them immediately. Draft and submit formal "Notice of Claim" packages to tribal officials and risk management departments. Issue preservation of evidence letters (specifically for casino surveillance footage) and request tribal police/security reports. Order, track, and organize medical records and billing. Draft comprehensive demand packages for submission to tribal insurers. Qualifications: Must meet California Business & Professions Code § 6450 requirements. Minimum 3+ years of California personal injury experience (premises liability/slip-and-fall preferred). Demonstrated experience dealing with tribal entities, sovereign immunity issues, or casino insurance adjusters is a major plus. Excellent phone manners and empathetic client-screening skills. Project Type: Ongoing / Part-time (10–20 hours/week to start) Hourly Range: $25 - $45/hour (depending on tribal law experience) Screening Questions (Required for applicants to answer): Please describe your experience, if any, handling personal injury claims against California tribal casinos or entities. How do you track and ensure compliance with varying tribal notice-of-claim deadlines? Confirm that you meet the qualifications under California B&P Code § 6450.Join our team as a paralegal specializing in California tribal personal injury cases. Your role will involve managing client intake, screening potential cases, and preparing demand packages. You'll work closely with attorneys to ensure smooth case progression and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal injury law and a strong understanding of tribal law nuances.