Legal Assistant, Personal Injury

The role

This person will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the legal team. They will keep cases organized, track deadlines, and keep clients informed.

What you will do

• Provide professional and courteous assistance to clients, visitors, vendors, and callers
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls
• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the legal team
• Draft routine correspondence, letters, memoranda, and legal documents as directed
• Open, organize, and maintain client and case files
• Prepare and send notices of representation to insurance adjusters and other relevant parties
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance adjusters, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files
• Track deadlines and follow up on outstanding items
• Assist with case-related administrative tasks and special projects

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other general office systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, including grammar, spelling, formatting, and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and courteous demeanor with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Nice to have

• Previous legal assistant, legal secretary, or law firm administrative experience

About the company

Wettermark Keith is a law firm.