Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Practice

About the role

VirtueStaff is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a fast-paced personal injury law firm. The role covers pre-litigation and litigation support workflows, including client intake, requests for medical records and bills, drafting routine motions, managing court and attorney calendars, and preparing demand packages. The assistant keeps clients, insurance adjusters and medical providers informed so cases move efficiently toward resolution.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate client onboarding, manage incoming emails and schedule meetings, depositions and hearings
• Draft and file routine motions, pleadings and legal correspondence for attorney review
• Request, track and organize medical records, billing statements, police reports and insurance documents
• Help assemble demand packages, including treatment summaries, records, bills and supporting evidence
• Communicate with insurance adjusters, medical providers and lien holders about case documentation and verification
• Track client treatment status and keep clients informed about appointments and case progress
• Monitor litigation deadlines, statutes of limitation and court appearances
• Prepare settlement documentation, collect final lien figures and help close paperwork under attorney supervision
• Maintain accurate case notes and organized electronic records in the firm's practice management software

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant in a personal injury law firm, with a strong grasp of pre-litigation workflows
• Experience retrieving medical records, handling billing documentation and preparing demand packages
• Excellent written and verbal English and strong telephone etiquette
• High organization, attention to detail and discretion with confidential medical and legal records

Required skills

• Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat and DocuSign
• Familiarity with practice management platforms such as MyCase, LawPay, Filevine, CASEpeer or Clio

What we offer

• Work from home
• Performance bonus