Legal Assistant

Are you looking for a law firm where you can truly feel at home? Interested in working with a firm that genuinely cares about both its clients and employees? Do you have a passion for helping people during some of the toughest moments in their lives? Do you thrive in a team environment that encourages and rewards creative thinking? If you answered yes, keep reading—we might be the perfect firm for you!

We are a rapidly growing personal injury law firm seeking a full-time Paralegal with at least 3 years of pre-litigation PI experience. In this role, you will manage cases through treatment until they are ready for demand, write detailed demand letters, and negotiate settlements. Our ideal Paralegal will have a strong desire to help others, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve the best results for clients.

As a member of our team, you’ll be expected to take pride in your work and our firm. We reward our employees not only for their hard work but also for their adaptability, eagerness to learn, and commitment to being part of a team dedicated to excellence. We offer policies, procedures, training materials, and various learning opportunities to ensure our team has the tools to thrive and succeed.

If you’re interested in putting the “personal” back into “personal injury,” we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume to discuss how you can join our outstanding team of caring legal professionals. Responsibilities:
• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
• Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping our case filing system organized so all documents are readily accessible
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer
• Hold client interviews to gather information about their legal problems
• Organize and manage client files from intake to settlement
• Assist with tracking medical providers and ordering records, and bills
• Review medical records and bills, and verify that all records have been obtained
• Update adjusters and clients regarding case status, and handle some new client intake calls
• Handling some new client (PNC) intake calls - backup only
• Draft personal injury demand letters

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
• Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
• Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired • 3 years or more of Personal Injury experience
• Ability to learn, grow, and be part of a team committed to doing a great job
• Knowledge of Needles case management software is not required, but is a plus
• Experience writing personalized demand letters is not required, but is a plus
• Negotiation experience is not required, but is a plus! Compensation: $60,000+ DOE plus quarterly performance bonuses

• Organize and manage client files from intake to settlement
• Assist with tracking medical providers and ordering records, and bills
• Review medical records and bills, and verify that all records have been obtained
• Update adjusters and clients regarding case status, and handle some new client intake calls
• Handling some new client (PNC) intake calls - backup only
• Draft personal injury demand letters

Compensation:
$60,000 per year