Legal Assistant - Personal Injury
- $50,000 - $75,000
- Dover, NH
A bit about us:
A well known law firm in New England with a team of more than 40 attorneys, covers a wide range of individual, business, and corporate legal services including Personal Injury, Divorce & Family Law, Workers' Compensation, Litigation & much more.
Why join us?
Competitive Compensation
Generous Health Benefits
401K Match
Friendly Work Environment & Culture - Fun Events!
Community Engagement and Social Activities
Beautiful Office Space + Free Snacks!
Generous Health Benefits
401K Match
Friendly Work Environment & Culture - Fun Events!
Community Engagement and Social Activities
Beautiful Office Space + Free Snacks!
Job Details
We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support our Personal Injury team in Dover, NH. This role involves working closely with attorneys and paralegals on case management from start through trial in both State and Federal Courts.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of personal injury cases from inception through resolution.
- Preparing general legal correspondence, motions, and objections
- Assisting with discovery and document management
- Serving and filing legal papers in various courts, with familiarity with electronic filing systems in both State and Federal Courts
- Scheduling permanent impairment evaluations
- Prepare medical evidence for trial
- Communicate effectively with clients, adjusters, medical providers, and court personnel via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
- Obtain, review, and summarize medical records and other evidence for use in litigation.
- Draft, proofread, and file legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with all court rules and deadlines for state and federal courts.
- Maintain an organized and up-to-date case file system.
- Perform administrative tasks such as document management, filing papers, and managing email correspondence.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 full year of experience as a Legal Assistant
- Management of personal injury files
- Experience with contacting claims adjusters
- Experience with requesting, reviewing, and organizing medical records
- Proficient in all state and federal court rules and filing requirements.
- Strong computer skills and maintaining electronic files
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.