Personal Injury Legal Assistant Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

We are seeking a diligent and highly organized Bodily Injury Defense Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and case management support to our legal team. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys and paralegals in managing a busy litigation caseload, focusing on gathering evidence, organizing records, and preparing documentation for defending clients against bodily injury claims. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Information and Record Management:
• Obtain, review, organize, and summarize various case materials, including medical records, billing statements, police reports, witness statements, and insurance documentation.
• Create and maintain comprehensive and accurate physical and electronic case files.
• Document Preparation and Filing:
• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings such as discovery requests and responses (interrogatories, requests for production), subpoenas, and affidavits for attorney review.
• Electronically file legal documents with state and federal courts, adhering to all applicable rules and procedures.
• Case Coordination and Scheduling:
• Manage attorney calendars and track critical deadlines, including statutes of limitation, court dates, and discovery cutoffs.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and client/witness meetings, coordinating with all involved parties.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel offices, medical providers, and expert witnesses.
• Litigation and Trial Support:
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, pre-trial investigations, arbitrations, and trials.

Administrative Support:

• Provide back-up assistance when necessary with answering phones, supply orders, additional tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: A minimum of 1-3 years of legal assistant experience, with prior experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury preferred.
• Skills:
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with legal case management or document management software.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards (e.g., HIPAA).
• Knowledge of Clio case management software preferred.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

When facing the prospect of a legal action, you need a team ready to meet the challenge. The attorneys of Gobel Flakes, LLC understand that your legal matter requires commitment and diligence – hard work – to help you persevere and achieve your desired result. Combine those attributes with innovation and creativity, and you have the basic characteristics that form the foundation of our firm.

Our team has the experience and acumen to handle the demands of your litigation. Gobel Flakes, LLC is a unified team of professionals, focused and dedicated to achieving your ultimate goal. We are prepared to handle your case from beginning to end – from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal. From the outset, we meet with you to develop a strategy and a plan of action. A case can be handled in multiple ways based upon your priorities and desired outcome. Whether it’s a business dispute, personal injury accident, or criminal prosecution, we can effectively negotiate on your behalf to reach a reasonable resolution to your case. However, at the same time, our team of attorneys and staff members is prepared to take every case to trial. Our experience has proven that when the opposition knows that your case is ready for trial, the case may be resolved more favorably to you.

We recognize that the most important element of any lawsuit is our client. Communication is a top priority. We are accessible, and we promptly respond to our client’s inquiries and requests. We are familiar with the unique reporting requirements of our corporate clients, and we take those requirements seriously. Further, our level of personal service dovetails with the needs of our individual and small business clients. In every case, it is our goal to achieve your desired result in the most cost-effective manner.