Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support personal injury claims throughout pre-litigation and litigation. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced legal environment.

This is not an entry-level position. The candidate must be able to prioritize urgent tasks, manage multiple deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain legal case files using a document management system.
• Handle pre-litigation matters, including:
• Communicating with insurance companies and lien holders
• Requesting and reviewing medical records
• Providing updates to clients, insurance companies, and medical providers
• Preparing correspondence to clients, insurance companies, and medical providers
• Support the litigation process from filing the complaint through jury trial.
• Handle court e-filing procedures.
• Prepare, serve, and file pleadings, discovery, Case Management Statements, and related correspondence.
• Calendar and monitor litigation deadlines, including trials, mediations, depositions, attorney-client meetings, conferences, and hearings.
• Follow up on upcoming deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Utilize legal and office software, including document management systems, PDF software, and Microsoft Office.
• Answer phones, take messages, and interact professionally with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of personal injury experience required.
• Strong knowledge of legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a busy legal environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong writing skills and ability to draft professional legal documents and correspondence.
• Experience supporting litigation from document review through case management.
• Proficiency in data entry, proofreading, transcription, filing, and document organization.
• Ability to manage multiple interruptions while maintaining priorities.
• Excellent communication and professional phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off