Legal Assistant

The role

The Legal Assistant will manage approximately 50–60 personal injury cases from intake to settlement. This role involves litigation support, client communication, and medical records management.

What you will do

• Manage a high-volume caseload of approximately 50–60 personal injury cases from intake to settlement.
• Draft and file complaints, prepare and answer discovery, and support cases through litigation.
• Update and manage client expectations as a point of contact.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records in the case management system.
• Prepare demand packages and negotiate settlements with insurance companies.
• Order, track, and organize medical records and bills.
• Collaborate with paralegals and attorneys to improve intake procedures and workflows.

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in personal injury litigation.
• Expertise in managing a high-volume caseload.
• Proficiency in drafting complaints, preparing discovery, and handling cases through litigation stages.
• Exceptional organizational abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Google Suite.
• Willingness to learn case management software like Prevail.
• Must be local to Birmingham, AL.

Nice to have

• Candidates from Jefferson County

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with 100% of the premium paid for employees.
• Generous PTO including vacation and sick leave.
• Standard holidays observed.

About the company

Frank S. Buck, P.C. is a personal injury law firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, founded in 1970. The firm has handled over 11,000 injury cases specializing in car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.