Personal Injury Legal Assistant - Litigation Department

Summary: A Hiring Company is dedicated to fostering a values-based culture and is seeking a Personal Injury Legal Assistant to join their Litigation Department. The role involves gathering documents for personal injury cases, managing the case management system, and assisting attorneys with legal document preparation and administrative tasks. Responsibilities: - Gather all documents needed for personal injury matters, including medical records, medical bills, and liens - Update and organize the case management system, including processing all incoming and outgoing mail for your team - Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events - Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines - Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested - Other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly Required Qualifications: - Candidates must have at least 1–2 years of personal injury litigation legal assistant experience to be considered for this position - Knowledge of NJ and PA Court filings - Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills - Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products - A high school diploma or equivalent is required - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times - Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs - At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting, performing administrative tasks Preferred Qualifications: - An associate's degree is a plus Required Skills: Personal injury litigation, NJ Court filings, PA Court filings, Microsoft Office, Legal software, Litigation case management, Docketing programs, Law firm administrative tasks Benefits: Benefits upon eligibility, Educational opportunities