Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Personal Injury Law Office
We are a busy personal injury law office with a new office in Kokomo seeking dependable, organized, and motivated individuals to join our team. Prior legal or law-office experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate who has strong administrative, organizational, and customer-service skills.
This is an in-office position in a fast-paced environment. The right person will be comfortable communicating with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, attorneys, and other professionals while keeping cases and daily responsibilities organized and moving forward.
Our office uses modern CRM, case-management, and AI-powered software to manage cases, communications, workflows, and administrative tasks. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with emerging legal technology and develop valuable, transferable skills in CRM systems, automation, workflow management, and practical AI tools that are becoming increasingly important in all fields.
Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally with clients and insurance adjusters
- Maintain calendars, deadlines, appointments, and follow-ups
- Maintain and work from daily task lists
- Keep files and case information organized and up to date
- Assist with correspondence, documents, records, and other case-related tasks
- Follow established office procedures and workflows
- Prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Provide strong customer service, including working professionally with clients who may sometimes be upset, demanding, or under stress
What We're Looking For
- Some legal or law-office experience is a plus
- Strong computer and general office skills
- Comfortable using spreadsheets, calendars, task lists, and electronic case-management systems
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Task-oriented and able to follow projects through to completion
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Able to remain professional under pressure
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
- Willing and able to work in our Kokomo office
- Spanish-speaking ability is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- $18–$20 per hour to start, depending on experience
- Comp time
- Paid major holidays
- 401(k) eligibility after one year
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
