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Description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive personal injury legal assistant to provide essential support to attorneys and legal teams in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will help ensure the smooth operation of legal processes by managing documentation, coordinating schedules, and maintaining confidentiality. This role is perfect for someone with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality assistance in a fast-paced personal injury department.

Responsibilities:

• Offer comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, including drafting and editing legal documents, correspondence, and reports.

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal materials such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, and memos while ensuring accuracy and adherence to established standards.

• Oversee the management of physical and electronic filing systems to ensure efficient organization and quick retrieval of documents.

• Coordinate schedules for attorneys, including court dates, client meetings, and deadlines, while resolving scheduling conflicts as needed.

• Conduct basic legal research to locate case law, procedural rules, or other relevant information upon request.

• Assist with billing tasks, including preparing client invoices, tracking time, and processing expense reports.

• Facilitate the organization of meetings by booking venues, preparing agendas, and managing follow-up actions.

• Uphold strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive client and firm-related information.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar role within a personal injury department

• Proficiency in legal terminology and procedures, along with experience in document formatting and management.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

• Familiarity with e-filing systems used in state and federal courts.

• Experience with billing and practice management software such as Clio or Time Matters is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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