Overview
Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Macon, GA at Confidential
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting personal injury litigation cases from inception through resolution. Your energetic approach and meticulous organizational skills will help ensure smooth case progression, effective client communication, and comprehensive legal support. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in legal research, case management, and document review will directly impact client outcomes and firm success.
Duties
- Assist attorney with all phases of personal injury cases, including case intake, investigation, and settlement negotiations
- Conduct thorough legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies
- Manage case files using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring accurate and timely filing of documents
- Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, correspondence, and settlement agreements with precision and clarity
- Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather pertinent case information while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
- Organize and coordinate depositions, court filings, hearings, and trial preparations to ensure seamless case progression
- Handle administrative tasks such as data entry, scheduling appointments, managing deadlines, and maintaining client communication with professionalism and courtesy
- Support attorneys with procedural law compliance across civil litigation support activities while adhering to firm policies
Experience
- Paralegal experience specializing in personal injury law or civil litigation support is required; familiarity with general & commercial litigation is preferred
- Proven knowledge of procedural law, document review processes, and legal case management systems such as iManage or Westlaw
- Strong research skills utilizing LexisNexis and Westlaw for case law updates and legal precedents
- Experience handling confidential information with integrity while managing multiple cases efficiently
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with legal writing and drafting skills
- Previous experience supporting attorneys in personal injury or related practice areas such as Workers’ Compensation Law is advantageous
- Effective communication skills for client interaction via phone or email coupled with professional phone etiquette
Join us to be part of a vibrant team committed to delivering exceptional legal support! We value proactive individuals who thrive on making a difference through their expertise in personal injury law. This paid position offers an engaging environment where your legal support experience will be recognized and celebrated as you help clients navigate their claims confidently.
Pay: $31,494.16 – $62,014.46 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the ability to meet deadlines with all work completed?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Legal administrative or Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate or College Degree (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Macon, GA 31201 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Confidential
Location: Macon, GA
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