Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Personal Injury Legal Assistant job summary

We are looking for an experienced personal injury legal assistant to support our busy attorneys and paralegals at our law firm. You’ll be in charge of managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, scheduling meetings and travel, and informing our legal team of looming deadlines. You’ll also order medical and billing records and submit paperwork electronically in state and federal courts. This role will conduct further legal research as attorneys and paralegals desire. Previous experience in a personal injury law firm is desired. Reach out to us today if you work effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere and regularly deliver high-quality work.

Personal Injury Legal Assistant responsibilities

• Respond to emails and phone calls, contact opposing attorney offices, take dictation, and inform the team of deadlines
• Consult with expert witnesses, clients, medical professionals, and vendors
• Ordering medical and billing records and electronically filing in state and federal courts
• Help prepare litigation documents like pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs, and proofread as needed
• Schedule team meetings and appointments, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with event vendors
• Utilize daily time records to properly process client billing, with assistance from the accounting department
• Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals, and have an understanding of medical terminology

Personal Injury Legal Assistant qualifications

• An Associate’s degree or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a personal injury law firm as a secretary or administrative assistant
• Must have experience in use of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills

Personal Injury Legal Assistant compensation

$58,353 (National Average)