Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic law office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of legal processes, particularly in personal injury law. This role is essential in supporting attorneys with various tasks, ensuring that the office operates efficiently and effectively.

Duties

• Key Responsibilities:
• Client Intake:
• Serve as the first point of contact for new clients, answering calls, emails, or inquiries and gathering relevant information about their personal injury and property damage cases.
• Interview potential clients to collect detailed information on the incident, injuries, damages, and parties involved.
• Record and update client information in the case management system.
• Assess the potential merit of claims and schedule initial consultations with attorneys as necessary.
• Provide initial guidance to clients regarding the personal injury claim process and property damage documentation requirements.
• Property Damage Claims:
• Assist clients in documenting property damage related to accidents, including vehicle damage and other physical damages.
• Collect and review estimates, repair bills, photographs, and police reports related to property damage.
• Work with insurance companies to file property damage claims on behalf of clients, ensuring that all required documentation is submitted accurately.
• Track the status of property damage claims and communicate updates to clients.
• Document Collection and Management:
• Gather necessary documentation from clients, including medical records, accident reports, insurance information, photographs of injuries and property damage, witness statements, and other relevant documents.
• Organize and file case-related documents in both physical and digital formats for easy access and retrieval.
• Ensure that all required documents are collected promptly to avoid delays in processing claims or filing lawsuits.

If you are passionate about the legal field and eager to contribute to a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Legal Assistant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.77 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $26