Legal Assistant - Personal Injury | Remote

Overview

This role involves supporting a U.S.-based personal injury law firm as a remote Legal Assistant. You will work as an independent contractor and assist U.S.-based attorneys and clients while helping move personal injury cases 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 to help keep matters moving forward.
• Medical record coordination: Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, accident reports, and other case documentation.
• Prepare case materials: Draft correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and basic legal documents under attorney or case manager supervision.
• Settlement assistance: Help prepare settlement demand packages and communicate with insurance adjusters as needed.
• Litigation scheduling support: 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 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, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client information.
• Experience with any 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

• None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Quarterly Performance Bonuses: Earn additional compensation based on performance and results.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Career Growth & Development
• Professional Development

Compensation: $1,733.33 - $2080.00 USD per month

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