LEGAL ASSISTANT

About the role

Our firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., a nationally recognized trial law firm specializing in personal injury. You will be part of a driven team with resources, training, and opportunities to make a difference and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medical chronologies and medical expense itemizations.
• Prepare discovery responses for attorney review.
• Draft pleadings.
• Assist in trial preparation, including witness organization and exhibit lists.
• Anticipate and identify clients’ and colleagues’ current and future needs.
• Share information and offer ideas and solutions in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of plaintiff litigation experience in Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice cases.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Self‑motivated and organized.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• FileVine experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.