Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

2-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Legal Assistant - Personal Injury - Wagstaff Law Firm

Wagstaff Law Firm is a National Personal Injury/Mass Tort law firm that specializes in helping those who have been injured by defective and dangerous products as well as defective medications. We are looking for an articulate professional to work as a Legal Assistant to help with our growing business. Our Legal Assistant will collaborate with attorneys/paralegals in the mass tort process, interview clients, develop client case specific proof required to sustain a claim, assist clients with understanding the litigation and claims resolution process, relay the advice and counsel of the attorneys to clients, and prepare and file complaints on behalf of clients.

**Job Responsibilities:**

- Extensive interaction with clients over the telephone and client intake phone calls
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents
- Organize case files and address any issues that may arise with particular cases
- Answer clients' questions and concerns
- Work with attorneys on case status updates
- Collect case evidence and documentation
- Communicate with third party vendors
- Keep clients informed by relaying case developments
- Maintain case management information in law database
- Move cases forward by maintaining client files, ordering and reviewing medical records and bills
- Process intake documents and follow up with clients on missing items
- Calendar court deadlines and meet strict deadlines
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications & Requirements:**

- Two years of experience working in an office setting
- Law firm or medical industry experience preferred
- High school diploma required
- Associate's degree or paralegal certificate preferred
- Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
- Scheduled work hours are 9 . - 5 . Monday through Friday
- Able to work overtime if needed

**Salary & Benefits:**

Salary starting from $22-24/hr with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching plus quarterly performance based bonuses.

**How to Apply:**

Thank you for your interest in Wagstaff Law Firm. To apply, please email with your resume.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:**

Wagstaff Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wagstaff Law Firm provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

## Overview of Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Position at Wagstaff Law Firm

Wagstaff Law Firm is a National Personal Injury/Mass Tort law firm that specializes in helping those who have been injured by defective and dangerous products as well as defective medications. We are looking for an articulate professional to work as a Legal Assistant to help with our growing business.

**Job Description:**

Our Legal Assistant will collaborate with attorneys/paralegals in the mass tort process, interview clients, develop client case specific proof required to sustain a claim, assist clients with understanding the litigation and claims resolution process, relay the advice and counsel of the attorneys to clients, and prepare and file complaints on behalf of clients. This is a professional work environment with a casual dress code. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits are offered including a 401k plan.

**Essential Job Functions:**

- Extensive interaction with clients over the telephone and client intake phone calls
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents
- Organize case files and address any issues that may arise with particular cases
- Answer clients' questions and concerns
- Work with attorneys on case status updates
- Collect case evidence and documentation
- Communicate with third party vendors
- Keep clients informed by relaying case developments
- Maintain case management information in law database
- Move cases forward by maintaining client files, ordering and reviewing medical records and bills
- Process intake documents and follow up with clients on missing items
- Calendar court deadlines and meet strict deadlines
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications & Requirements:**

- Two years of experience working in an office setting
- Law firm or medical industry experience preferred
- High school diploma required
- Associate's degree or paralegal certificate preferred
- Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
- Scheduled work hours are 9 . - 5 . Monday through Friday
- Able to work overtime if needed

**Salary & Benefits:**

Salary starting from $22-24/hr with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching plus quarterly performance based bonuses.

**How to Apply:**

Thank you for your interest in Wagstaff Law Firm. To apply, please email with your resume.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:**

Wagstaff Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wagstaff Law Firm provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor protected by applicable federal,

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching, Performance Based Bonuses

English

Writing, Communication, Attention to Detail, Time Management

High School Diploma

Email with resume

Qualification and Experience High school diploma required and Associate's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Legal