Legal Assistant - Litigation & Pre-suit

Legal Assistant Job Description

Plaintiff’s Personal Injury law firm seeks skilled and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for a full-time position in Personal Injury/Premises Liability Litigation.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Litigation Paralegal in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law
• Organized and have great attention for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task, manage and prioritize high-volume and fast-paced workload.
• Ability to work with attorneys and legal staff as a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Adobe
• Experienced research skillset and the ability to work with legal research services to include LexisNexis and/or similar research programs.
• Bilingual (optional)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working directly with clients, opposing attorneys, judicial assistants, medical providers, mediators, witnesses, insurance companies and police departments to process a personal injury lawsuit
• Schedule depositions, hearings and mediations
• Coordinate and assist attorneys with trial preparation
• Manage client medical records
• Managing attorney calendars/scheduling
• Prepare written communications, to clients, insurance companies, medical providers and other documentations necessary to manage a personal injury lawsuit
• Create new client files for case management software
• Assist attorneys with the management of client files to include but limited too: organization and accuracy while adhering to federal compliance guidelines and the confidentiality of privileged client information
• Submit check requests to management for processing of medical records, accident reports, driving records and vehicle ownership
• Manage certified documents and legal communications
• Perform administrative office duties as needed including answering phones

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and an impressive benefits package.
• Compensation/salary according to experience
• Paid medical insurance after the successful completion of 90-day review.
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Training for this position is provided.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

EDUCATION:

• High School or higher degree from accredited institution.