Legal Assistant

Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban law firm seeks a detail-oriented Personal Injury Legal Assistant to support our personal injury paralegals and daily operations.

Responsibilities include processing new client matters, preparing engagement letters, obtaining medical records, verifying balances, and maintaining files. The role requires strong clerical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with professionalism.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clerical/administrative experience.
• Experience supporting paralegals or attorneys preferred.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to requests.
• Polished and professional with a client‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to manage and balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Dependable and consistently punctual.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process and input new client matters into the firm’s case management system.
• Assist paralegal in preparing routine engagement letters and distributing them.
• Assist paralegal in obtaining medical records/bills related to client treatment.
• Assist paralegal in verifying, confirming, and documenting account balances with medical personnel.
• Prepare and maintain both hard-copy and electronic files, ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks such as word processing, filing, copying, and scanning to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of paralegal files.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Client-focused

Multi-tasking

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to join our law firm as a Personal Injury Legal Assistant. This position will provide support to our personal injury paralegals and assist with the day-to-day operations of our legal practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Process and input new client matters and documentation into the Firm's case management system
• Assist paralegal in preparing routine engagement letters and their distribution
• Assist paralegal in obtaining medical records/bills related to client treatment
• Assist paralegal in verifying, confirming, and documenting account balances with medical personnel
• Prepare and maintain both hard-copy and electronic files, ensuring their accuracy and completeness
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks such as word processing, filing, copying, and scanning to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of paralegal files

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years clerical/administrative experience
• Prior experience supporting paralegals or attorneys preferred
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to requests
• Polished and professional; Positive, client-oriented attitude
• Able to manage and balance multiple tasks and priorities
• Dependability and consistently at work on time
• Candidate must have at least a high school diploma (or equivalent)