[Hiring] Legal Assistant-Personal Injury Law @Briefcase Legal Support, LLC

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our personal injury practice on a remote, independent contractor basis. This role is ideal for a candidate based outside the U.S. who has prior experience supporting U.S. personal injury attorneys and is comfortable working overlapping hours with a U.S.-based team. You will play a key role in managing case files, communicating with clients, and keeping cases moving efficiently from intake through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Interaction
  • Serve as the first point of contact for clients regarding case updates, scheduling, and general questions.
  • Maintain regular and professional communication with clients to ensure they feel supported throughout their case.
• Case Management Support
  • Open, organize, and maintain client files in the case management system (Filevine, PINS, or similar).
  • Draft correspondence, discovery requests/responses, and simple legal documents under attorney/paralegal supervision.
  • Monitor case deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates, ensuring all events are properly calendared.
• Administrative Duties
  • Schedule client meetings, depositions, mediations, and medical appointments.
  • Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, and accident reports.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and binders.
  • Perform general office tasks such as scanning, filing, and managing incoming/outgoing mail.
• Team Support
  • Work closely with attorneys, legal assistants, and investigators to ensure cases progress smoothly.
  • Support intake and records retrieval processes as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have worked for a U.S. based Personal Injury Law Firm before.
• Must have some pre-litigation and/or litigation experience in Personal Injury Law.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Previous experience as a personal injury legal assistant, legal secretary, or administrative assistant.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legal case management software (Filevine preferred).
• Knowledge of personal injury terminology and medical record handling is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Requirements

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with high client contact.
• Flexibility to manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to client service, attention to detail, and teamwork while working remotely.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $8.50 - $12.00 U.S. dollars per hour.