About this role
Legal Assistant – Plaintiff Personal Injury
Location: New Hyde Park, NY 11042 (Hybrid Remote)
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant with a strong background in plaintiff personal injury law to join our client's legal team. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys and clients to manage pre-litigation and litigation workflows, maintain accurate case records, coordinate medical documentation, and ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
Key Responsibilities
Client Communication & Service: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, handling incoming inquiries via phone and email with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
Document & Record Retrieval: Request, track, and follow up on critical case records, including medical records, billing statements, and accident reports.
Discovery & Specials Packages: Compile, review, organize, and finalize discovery materials and demand/“specials packages” for attorney review.
Case Management: Maintain, update, and organize digital case files and calendar entries within the firm’s online case management system.
Closing Procedures & Disbursements: Prepare and e-file closing statements, coordinate final settlement disbursements, and mail client settlement checks.
General Administrative Support: Execute routine office administration, including scanning, photocopying, digital archiving, filing, and outgoing correspondence.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of verified plaintiff personal injury experience (strictly required).
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Transportation: Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license (the office location is not accessible via public transportation).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning and adapting to legal case management platforms.
Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with strong, polite phone etiquette.
Organizational Abilities: High attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced legal environment.
Bilingual Preferred: Fluency in Spanish is a strong plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 annually
Health & Wellness: Subsidized Health Insurance & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement: 401(k) plan
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave
Work Flexibility: Potential for a hybrid remote work schedule after onboarding
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $55,000.00 - $65,000.00