Paralegal Assistant - Personal Injury Law Firm at Anderson Injury Lawyers

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Document Preparation, Discovery Assistance, Client Communication, Calendar Management, Administrative Support, Technology Utilization, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Legal Procedures, Litigation Processes, Microsoft Office, Legal Research Tools

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Responsibilities: Case Management Support: Assist paralegals and attorneys in managing personal injury cases through all stages of litigation. Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information. Document Preparation: Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, under the supervision of paralegals or attorneys. Ensure proper formatting, citation, and adherence to legal standards. Discovery Assistance: Assist in the discovery process by organizing and summarizing documents, responding to discovery requests, and coordinating document production. Maintain a system for tracking discovery deadlines. Client Communication: Communicate with clients, opposing parties, and court personnel as directed by paralegals or attorneys. Provide updates to clients on case developments and gather information as needed. Calendar Management: Assist in managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating court appearances and depositions. Ensure all deadlines are tracked and met in a timely manner. Administrative Tasks: Provide general administrative support, including filing, photocopying, and maintaining organized records. Coordinate with other support staff to streamline workflow. Technology Utilization: Utilize case management software, legal research databases, and other legal tools to enhance efficiency and organization. Stay current on technology updates relevant to the legal field. Qualifications: Previous experience in a legal assistant or administrative role, preferably in a personal injury law firm. Basic knowledge of legal procedures, case management, and litigation processes. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools. Education: Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Paralegal Assistant will support paralegals and attorneys in managing personal injury cases, including organizing case files and preparing legal documents. They will also assist in client communication and administrative tasks to ensure efficient case management.