Jassim Law is a plaintiff's personal injury firm representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries in motor vehicle collisions, premises liability incidents, truck accidents, and other catastrophic events. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Litigation Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join our team.
**About the Role**
This position supports all phases of personal injury litigation, from intake through trial. The ideal candidate has civil litigation experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing accurate, professional work product. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, medical providers, and expert witnesses to move cases forward efficiently.
**Responsibilities**
- Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, discovery, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
- Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing through various court systems
- Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates, and maintain accurate case management records
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, including scanning, indexing, and document management
- Coordinate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Request, organize, and summarize medical records and billing statements
- Assist with deposition scheduling, witness coordination, and exhibit organization
- Provide trial support, including preparation of trial binders, subpoenas, exhibit lists, and witness files
- Track case expenses, and information
- Handle general administrative tasks as needed to support firm operations
**Qualifications**
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant in civil litigation (required)
- Personal injury litigation and/or trial experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency with court e-filing systems, case management software, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Spanish Proficiency a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, medical offices, and court staff
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
**Compensation & Schedule**
- Starting at $25/hour, commensurate with experience
- Full-time or part-time schedules available
- Remote work available after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
**To Apply**
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your litigation experience. If you do not have civil litigation/trial experience, please do not apply as your application will not be considered.
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