Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Firm

We are a well-established and fast-paced personal injury law firm located in Queens, New York. Our firm represents clients in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, and general negligence matters, providing hands-on, compassionate, and results-driven legal representation. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional and collaborative team environment that values integrity, diligence, and client care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to our attorneys and paralegals. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a plaintiff’s personal injury firm , excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with case management from intake through settlement or trial.
• Draft, edit, and format correspondence, pleadings, discovery demands, and legal documents.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, and medical offices to obtain records and updates.
• Schedule depositions, IMEs, court appearances, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage mail, scanning, e-filing (NYSCEF), and court document submissions.
• Provide general administrative support including answering phones, filing, and client intake assistance.

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits