Plaintiff Legal Assistant

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Job Description

A well-established plaintiff-side law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its busy personal injury practice. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, staying organized in a fast-moving environment, and supporting attorneys through both pre-suit and litigation stages of a case.

The ideal candidate will have prior plaintiff personal injury experience and be comfortable handling files from intake through active litigation, including client communication, medical records, deadlines, pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation support.

Responsibilities:

Assist attorneys with plaintiff personal injury matters from pre-suit through litigation
Communicate regularly with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Open and maintain case files, track deadlines, and keep matters organized
Request, review, and organize medical records, bills, liens, and related case documents
Draft and prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents
Assist with demand packages and pre-suit case preparation
Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
Coordinate discovery responses, document production, and litigation materials
Support attorneys with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation
Maintain accurate notes and updates in the case management system

Qualifications:

Prior experience as a legal assistant, preferably in plaintiff personal injury
Experience with both pre-suit and litigation matters strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable communicating with clients and third parties throughout the life of a case
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities in a busy legal environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management/document management systems
Professional, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

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