Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Personal Injury
- $65,000 - $90,000
- Shelbyville, IN
Ready to join a powerhouse litigation team where your experience truly matters?
A bit about us:
Our dynamic law firm is seeking an experienced Permanent Paralegal / Legal Assistant with a focus on Personal Injury in the Legal industry. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a hardworking team, working closely with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in debt collection, construction, landlord litigation, landlord tenant, landlord and tenant litigation, mechanic's liens, construction litigation, legal research, mediation, personal injury, and legal assistance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure, has impeccable attention to detail, and a passion for law.
Why join us?
Work on meaningful, high-impact cases (think severe injury, complex liability, major verdicts)
A structure where your skills are leveraged and visible—not just behind the curtain
Opportunity to grow leadership and case-management responsibility
Collaborative environment with attorneys and paralegals who expect excellence and deliver results
Respect for personal boundaries: you’ll know what’s expected and what’s reasonable
Location-based benefits (Indiana) with potential for structured remote or hybrid elements depending on workflow
A structure where your skills are leveraged and visible—not just behind the curtain
Opportunity to grow leadership and case-management responsibility
Collaborative environment with attorneys and paralegals who expect excellence and deliver results
Respect for personal boundaries: you’ll know what’s expected and what’s reasonable
Location-based benefits (Indiana) with potential for structured remote or hybrid elements depending on workflow
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Provide comprehensive legal support to attorneys in the preparation and management of personal injury cases.
- Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare case materials for court proceedings.
- Manage debt collection processes, ensuring adherence to legal procedures and policies.
- Handle landlord and tenant litigation, including preparation of eviction notices, lease agreements, and other related documents.
- Assist with construction litigation, including filing and managing mechanic's liens.
- Coordinate mediation sessions, liaising between parties to facilitate resolution.
- Maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and ensure all case-related information is accurate and up-to-date.
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals, providing updates and information as required.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably in the area of personal injury.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in debt collection, construction, landlord litigation, landlord tenant, landlord and tenant litigation, mechanic's liens, construction litigation, and mediation.
- Proficiency in legal research, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex legal documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal information.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- A Paralegal Certificate or equivalent is preferred.
- Strong ethical standards and a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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