Litigation Assistant - Personal Injury

Full-Time Position

On-Site: Phoenix, AZ

Monday-Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Salary: $20-$24/hr

Responsibilities:

Respond to emails and phone calls, contact opposing attorney offices, take dictation, and inform the team of deadlines

Consult with expert witnesses, clients, medical professionals, and vendors

Ordering medical and billing records and electronically filing in state and federal courts

Help prepare litigation documents like pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs, and proofread as needed

Schedule team meetings and appointments, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with event vendors

Utilize daily time records to properly process client billing, with assistance from the accounting department

Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals, and have an understanding of medical terminology

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required

1-2 years of prior experience in a personal injury law firm as a secretary or administrative assistant

Must have experience in use of legal software, case management, and docketing programs

Proficient with MS Office products

Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills