Plaintiff Personal Injury Legal Assistant
ID: 7916
Job Description
Plaintiff Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Our Client, an awarded personal injury law firm, with decades of experience, is looking for a Plaintiff Personal Injury Legal Assistant. This is a rare opportunity that you may never get again, so hurry! The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of tort experience, as well as strong organizational skills. This is an outstanding firm that knows how to care for their people – competitive salary, benefits, perks, and more – so apply now!
Salary: Up to $68K
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing legal documents (Affidavit of Documents, Trial Records, Notice of Examinations, Discovery Plans, Affidavit of Service, Motion Confirmation etc.)
- Drafting and sending correspondence to clients, medical professionals, business offices, insurance companies, and defence counsel
- Coordinate with process servers regarding the service and filing of court materials
- Coordinate with court offices regarding motions, pre-trials, and trial bookings
- Act as a liaison between the lawyers and various internal and external individuals on the status and progression of each file
- Scheduling and maintaining lawyers’ calendars (Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, meetings, settlement calls, etc.)
- Requesting and fulfilling undertakings
- Paying invoices, maintain accounting, and prepare accounts
- Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues, exercise judgment, and work independently to solve administrative issues
- Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work in a team oriented atmosphere
Qualifications
- 2+ years’ experience in plaintiff personal injury tort
- Diploma or Certificate in Legal Administration or equivalent
- Prior experience and knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, court practices and procedures
- Proficiency in Word, Outlook, PC Law and Filevine
- Excellent grammar skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to effectively interact with clients and all firm members
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
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