Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Overview

Join our legal team as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, where your experience and knowledge will drive efficiency and support a civil litigation and heavy personal injury practice. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to personal injury cases, manage legal documentation, and assist attorneys in delivering exceptional client service. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values proactive problem-solving, meticulous organization, and clear communication, while offering a great work-life balance. If you are passionate about law and eager to grow your skills, this position is perfect for you!

Duties

• Assist with ordering, requesting, and organizing medical records for clients.
• Answer phone calls from existing and potential clients.
• Prepare and draft demand letters for personal injury clients.
• Assist in setting up claims with insurance companies and preparing letters of representation and preservation of evidence notices.
• Manage case files and document management systems, such as Clio, to ensure accurate filing, organization, and retrieval of case materials.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, demand letters, and correspondence, with attention to detail.
• Assist with client interviews and intake, and facilitate communication between clients and attorneys to efficiently gather case information.
• Handle confidential information with integrity while strictly adhering to privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Perform document review, proofreading, and legal writing tasks, including preparing discovery responses on behalf of clients.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, and meetings by preparing necessary documents and taking detailed notes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant. It is a plus if the applicant has familiarity with personal injury matters or other civil litigation support experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe software.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client interaction and internal collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication fuels impactful legal work! We are dedicated to supporting your professional development through ongoing training opportunities and providing a collaborative, friendly work environment. Join us today!