What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Legal Assistant position at Cobb Hammett Law Firm?
Description:
We are seeking a motivated and friendly Personal Injury Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to assist with case management, client communication, and legal document preparation. Personal Injury experience and legal software experience a plus. Flexible working hours and work from home options available.
Responsibilities:
- Track and organize case files
- Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of caseloads.
- Analyze and summarize documents
- General administrative duties ie. answering correspondence and taking telephone calls
- Assists in organizing, redacting, and converting documents in response to discovery requests
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
Requirements and skills:
- Familiarity with legal research databases and tools
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology and software
- Familiarity with RocketMatter and Smokeball a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Salary : $40,000