Personal Injury Legal Assistant Resume Samples

Description :

1. Gathered and organized documents to support injury and liability positions.
2. Assisted in preparing legal documents related to personal injury cases, such as demand letters, settlement agreements, and court filings.
3. Organized and maintained detailed case files, ensuring all relevant documents and evidence were properly documented and easily accessible.
4. Acted as a point of contact for clients, providing responsive assistance and maintaining communication records. 
5. Conducted bi-weekly courtesy calls to clients.
6. Coordinated and compiled medical records, bills, and other essential documents for personal injury claims. 
7. Maintained communication with providers and clients throughout the treatment process.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Description :

1. Drafted Arbitration Statements, Mediation Statements (under the direction of your attorney), Pre-Trial Exchange for attorney to review and revise as needed before submitting to KK for review.
2. Drafted the skeleton of Oppositions and Replies - under the direction of your attorney.
3. Discussed with Andrea Barrios to ensure that it is handled appropriately.
4. Obtained all documents and handled scheduling for Friendly Hearings, and Proof Hearings.
5. Drafted Longworth approval letters.
6. Drafted SDS and Blue Sheet Package.
7. Maintained and organized case files, including electronic and paper records, ensuring all documents are properly filed and easily accessible.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Description :

1. Made sure the 45-Day No Client Contact Report was up to date along with the legal assistant.
2. Updated the Litify Counsel tab when an answer is received.
3. Drafted answers to interrogatories to be reviewed by attorney.
4. Handled all discovery responses, and amendments.
5. Entered all discovery end dates into Litify monitor to ensure DEDs are accurate and updated.
6. Entered expert discovery deadline dates into Litify.
7. Obtained all bills, and added all into Litify.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Description :

1. Provided expert legal advice to a broad client base, and we are actively searching for top-quality attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants/secretaries, law clerks, and other administrative staff.
2. Handled a caseload of pre-litigation files from intake to the filing of the complaint.
3. Sent rep letters, letters of preservation, and other client documentation.
4. Adhered to strict deadlines and prioritized tasks.
5. Requested, reviewed, and organized medical bills and records.
6. Performed a wide range of time-sensitive confidential administrative tasks associated with a busy legal department in conjunction with lawyers and staff.
7. Served as a primary point of contact for clients, providing updates on case status, answering questions, and scheduling appointments.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies

Description :

1. Maintained pleading and discovery indexes.
2. Negotiated outstanding medical balances with providers.
3. Drafted complaints and minor compromises.
4. Understood and monitored court deadlines and statute of limitations.
5. Communicated with clients effectively and courteously.
6. Prioritized and completed tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
7. Worked in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies

Description :

1. Communicated effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties.
2. Read and comprehended position-specific documents and correspondence.
3. Ensured compliance with all company Policies, Procedures, and expectations.
4. Skilled with the rules of federal and state procedures.
5. Multi-tasked in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
6. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees, and vendors.
7. Worked autonomously while highly focused and detail-oriented.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

A.A.S. in Legal Studies

Description :

1. Maintained strict confidentiality regarding client information, case details, and legal strategies.
2. Ensured case files are organized and up to date.
3. Trained as a legal administrative assistant, preferably in a personal injury law firm.
4. Trained as a case manager (3-4 years preferred).
5. Trained as an administrative assistant or receptionist (1 year preferred)
6. Handled multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
7. Multitasked, prioritized, and managed workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

A.A.S. in Legal Studies

Description :

1. Worked well under pressure and coordinated several activities at once.
2. Organized and maintained case files in paper or electronic filing systems.
3. Maintained case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorneys, clients, and providers.
4. Acted as a liaison among all parties for coordination and calendaring of meetings, appointments, mediations, hearings, and deadline dates in Outlook.
5. Drafted legal documents and proofread for accuracy, including demand letters, pleadings, and client correspondence.
6. Supported case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation, and organizing materials for a team case review.
7. Followed up with providers for missing medical records, billings, liens, and PIP logs.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

A.A.S. in Legal Studies

Description :

1. I took and tracked subpoenas, garnishments, tort claim notices, and other legal processes.
2. Understood, followed, and improved internal practices for case management.
3. Communicated with and served as a point of contact for the legal department among internal and external parties.
4. Consistently met the standards of excellence in supporting our attorney.
5. Played an active role in helping the firm to provide legal services of the highest caliber to our clients.
6. Actively participated in document collection and production, deposition preparation, hearings, and trials.
7. Organized and maintained case files using a variety of established procedures.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

A.A.S. in Legal Studies

Description :

1. Prepared, proofread, and processed legal documents and papers such as pleadings, motions, reports, discovery documents, correspondence, and subpoenas.
2. Managed deadlines and coordinated cases and associated tasks on application systems utilizing independent thinking, analysis, and decision-making.
3. Coordinated scheduling with opposing counsel and the court.
4. Coordinated appearance of court reporters and technology providers
5. Assisted with the management of the budget for the legal department, including accurately and carefully facilitating the review and approval of bills for payment.
6. Organized, scheduled, and provided support for special projects, including trials, depositions, arbitrations, and hearings.
7. Prepared exhibits other trial materials, and arbitration statements of proof.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

A.A.S. in Legal Studies