Legal Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our legal team with case management, administrative tasks, and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Request and gather all police reports and relevant documentation.
• Create and oversee processes for all subrogation liens.
• Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness.
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders.
• Locate and develop case-relevant information.
• Draft and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Scan, print, and upload legal documents into the client database.
• Answer and direct phone calls as necessary.
• Maintain contact lists and monitor deadlines.
• Oversee calendars and facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders.
• Maintain and organize case files with a strong eye for detail.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a personal injury firm working as an intake specialist or legal assistant (preferred).
• 1-3 years of customer service experience (required).
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and the court system (preferred).
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office (preferred).
• Computer literacy (required).
• Proficiency in English (required).
• Persistent investigative skills and strong ability to analyze and problem-solve with minimal guidance.
• Works well as part of a team and is expected to be a self-starter who takes initiative proactively.
• Familiarity with regional personal injury statutes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Pay

$45,000.00 per year