Personal Injury Litigation Legal Assistant
About The Position
We’re looking for a Legal Assistant who wants to be part of a team where hard work, teamwork, and client care are genuinely appreciated. Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm Named 2025 Best Places to Work: Law Firms! Work Your Way: In-Office, Hybrid, or Fully Remote (For Wisconsin Applicants Only) Ready to play a critical role in helping injured clients navigate the litigation process and secure the justice they deserve? Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm is growing and looking for a dedicated, organized Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. This role provides an opportunity to support attorneys, keep litigation matters moving, and make a meaningful difference for clients. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who is reliable, motivated, detail-oriented, and takes ownership of their work. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a high-volume caseload while providing compassionate and responsive service to clients.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and case responsibilities effectively.
- Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
- Professional, compassionate, and empathetic approach when working with clients navigating difficult or stressful situations.
- Ability to manage a high volume of casework while maintaining accuracy, quality, and responsiveness in a fast-paced team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- At least two (2) years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Senior Case Manager, preferably in a personal injury law firm.
- Personal injury litigation experience is strongly preferred; however, candidates with civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with legal case management software, such as Filevine, Clio, or MyCase, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high volume of personal injury cases from intake through litigation, settlement, or trial preparation.
- Maintain case calendars and monitor statutory, discovery, court, and litigation deadlines.
- Draft and format pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other case-related documents.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibit organization, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics as needed.
- Conduct basic research and organize medical records, billing, insurance information, deposition transcripts, and other case materials.
- Prepare clients and case materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation events.
- Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, opposing counsel, and insurance adjusters throughout the litigation process.
- Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, client appointments, and other meetings while maintaining organized case files.
- Assist attorneys and the legal team with general case and office support as needed.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Discretionary bonus opportunities
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Technology and equipment provided for hybrid and remote employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
