Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide essential support to attorneys handling personal injury cases, ensuring smooth case progression from inception through resolution. Your proactive approach and strong organizational skills will help streamline case management, facilitate client communication, and assist in preparing legal documents. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful legal work in a fast-paced environment while developing your expertise in personal injury law and related legal areas. *Experience with medical malpractive a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with case preparation, including drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and settlement documents.
- Manage and organize case files using document management systems and other electronic filing platforms.
- Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather pertinent information for case development.
- Review and analyze medical records, accident reports, and other relevant documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain accurate data entry of case information, deadlines, and court filings to ensure compliance with legal procedures.
- Support litigation processes by preparing trial exhibits, coordinating depositions, and assisting with court filings.
- Provide administrative assistance including scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, and proofreading legal documents.
Skills
- 2+ years of experience of personal injury law.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication skills combined with professional phone etiquette for client interactions.
- Strong clerical experience including filing, data entry, document review, and administrative support within a law office setting.
- Knowledge of project management principles to coordinate case activities efficiently.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
