Legal Assistant - Personal Injury | Remote

Overview

This role supports attorneys and clients on U.S. personal injury matters for a Texas-based personal injury law firm. Work is fully remote and performed as an independent contractor, with duties spanning pre-litigation through litigation—including discovery, court filings, depositions, and settlement/trial preparation.

Responsibilities

Personal Injury Litigation Support

• Support attorneys and case managers throughout the personal injury litigation process.
• Prepare, draft, and organize pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, correspondence, and other litigation documents under appropriate supervision.
• Coordinate discovery, track responses, organize supporting documentation, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Monitor and calendar court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates.
• Assist with court filings and ensure documents are prepared accurately and submitted on time.
• Organize evidence, medical records, discovery materials, exhibits, witness information, and other case materials.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic case files so critical information is accurate and readily accessible.

Pre-Litigation Support

• Apply knowledge of the pre-litigation personal injury process and how cases develop toward settlement or litigation.
• Review and organize medical records, medical bills, accident reports, and other supporting documentation.
• Assist with settlement demand packages and related case materials.
• Maintain familiarity with insurance claims, medical treatment documentation, and case development.
• Help organize case materials when matters transition from pre-litigation to litigation.

Client Communication & Documentation

• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients regarding case updates, scheduling, documentation, and general questions.
• Maintain consistent, responsive, and compassionate communication.
• Obtain information and documentation needed to move cases forward.
• Handle confidential client information with discretion and professionalism.

Case Management & Team Support

• Open, organize, and maintain client files in Filevine or similar case management software.
• Maintain accurate case notes, documents, tasks, and deadlines.
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related appointments.
• Collaborate with attorneys, case managers, legal assistants, and investigators.
• Assist with records retrieval, intake-related tasks, and other case support as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience working for a U.S.-based personal injury law firm.
• Hands-on personal injury litigation experience, including discovery, pleadings, court filings, litigation deadlines, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Previous pre-litigation personal injury experience, including medical records, medical bills, insurance claims, settlement demands, and case development.
• Experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, Litigation Paralegal, or in a comparable personal injury litigation support role.
• Strong understanding of the personal injury case lifecycle from pre-litigation through litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with legal case management software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected and responsive to a U.S.-based legal team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys with a substantial personal injury litigation caseload.
• Experience preparing discovery, organizing deposition materials, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Familiarity with Texas personal injury litigation procedures and court requirements.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $2,300–$2,500 USD per month
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses – Additional earning opportunities based on performance and results.
• Paid Time Off – Time away from work to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Paid Holidays – Paid time off for designated company holidays.
• Career Growth & Development – Continue developing your skills while working alongside professionals who value strong performance and initiative.
• Professional Development – Continued learning and development opportunities to support your growth.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Remote
• Independent Contractor
• Must be located outside the United States
• Must be available to work overlapping hours with the U.S.-based legal team
• Support a Texas-based personal injury law firm