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Legal Assistant - Personal Injury | Remote

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Posted Oct 10, 2026

Remote · Panama · ask about Worldwide Freelance
$1.7K – $2.1K/mo

Overview

This role supports a U.S.-based personal injury law firm as a remote Legal Assistant (independent contractor). The position provides direct assistance to U.S. attorneys and clients, managing casework and helping move personal injury matters from pre-litigation through settlement.

Responsibilities

  • Client support and communication: Serve as a key point of contact, provide case updates, answer general questions, coordinate appointments, and maintain professional, compassionate communication.
  • Case management: Open and maintain client files in Filevine or similar case management software; track deadlines and case activity.
  • Medical record coordination: Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, accident reports, and other relevant documentation.
  • Drafting and document preparation: Draft correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and basic legal documents under attorney or case manager supervision.
  • Settlement support: Assist with settlement demand packages and communicate with insurance adjusters as needed.
  • Litigation coordination: Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case-related events; maintain accurate calendars.
  • Team collaboration: Work with attorneys, case managers, legal assistants, and investigators to support case progression.
  • Additional case support: Assist with intake, records retrieval, and other case-related responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working for a U.S.-based personal injury law firm.
  • Hands-on pre-litigation personal injury experience, including case management, client communication, and obtaining medical records and bills.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
  • Familiarity with the U.S. personal injury litigation process, including discovery, pleadings, court filings, depositions, and trial preparation.
  • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or in a comparable personal injury case support role.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive client information.
  • Experience with a legal case management system.
  • Familiarity with medical records, medical billing, insurance claims, and settlement demands.
  • Experience preparing settlement demand packages and communicating with insurance adjusters.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $1,733.33 - $2,080.00 USD per month
  • Quarterly Performance Bonuses
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays (for designated company holidays)
  • Career Growth & Development
  • Professional Development

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 team
  • The law firm is based in Texas, United States

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