Entry-Level Pre-Litigation Assistant — Personal Injury

Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP is seeking a full-time legal secretary for a small, fast-paced personal injury firm. Responsibilities include client communications, intakes, document prep, and case file management in MerusCase.

Ideal candidates are bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong spelling, grammar, and organizational skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and a typing speed of 65 wpm or higher.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• High accuracy in spelling and grammar in both languages.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.
• Typing speed of about 65 wpm with high accuracy.
• Proficiency with MerusCase or similar web-based PM software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience in personal injury or workers' comp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients, doctors, insurance adjusters, and attorneys.
• Performing client intakes and preparing signup documents.
• Preparing correspondences and demands; updating client files online.
• Obtaining medical records and employment documents as needed.
• Reviewing discovery with clients and assisting attorneys.
• Handling general office duties including filing, scanning, and phones.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Grammar proficiency

Organizational skills

Positive demeanor

Typing 65 wpm

Computer skills

Quick learner

Detail-oriented

Focused & reliable

Diligent

Hard-working

MerusCase

Microsoft Office

Tools

MerusCase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Immediate opening for full-time legal secretary in growing personal injury practice.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Bilingual in English and Spanish, good spelling and grammar in both English and Spanish, good organizational skills, congenial and positive personality, type 65 wpm accurately, computer savvy, quick learner, detail-oriented, focused and reliable, diligent, and hard-working.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pre-Litigation Assistant - full-time (40 hours/week). Small, fast-paced personal injury law firm seeks individual for full-time entry-level pre-litigation assistant position. Job duties include:
Communicating with clients, doctors, insurance adjusters, and attorneys;
Performing client intakes;
Preparing client signup documents, correspondences, demands, etc.
Updating client file in online case management system;
Obtaining client medical records, employment records, accident documents, etc.;
Reviewing discovery with clients; and
General office duties (filing, scanning, answering phones).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in MerusCase or other web-based practice management software;
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.); or
Prior work experience at personal injury or workers' compensation law firm.