Legal Assistant Personal Injury

Wood Injury Law, PLLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier personal injury law firm in Mesa, AZ, as a Legal Assistant. You will support attorneys in a collaborative environment while managing client communications and document organization. Enjoy a robust 4-day work week with competitive hourly pay and extensive benefits.

Benefits

4-Day Work Week

401(k) with 3% match

Health Insurance coverage

Optional Dental and Vision Insurance

Access to additional benefits like disability and life insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of legal assistant experience in personal injury.
• Professional and empathetic demeanor for sensitive matters.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming calls professionally.
• Request and track medical records and insurance liens.
• Maintain organized electronic client files.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Filevine

Job description

Join a firm that values excellence, growth, and work-life balance. Wood Injury Law is a boutique personal injury firm dedicated to delivering outstanding results for clients across Arizona and New Mexico. We are growing quickly and seeking a Legal Assistant to support our legal team and clients. This position is based exclusively in our Mesa, AZ office. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, have a passion for personal injury law, and seek a firm that values professional excellence and personal balance, we want to hear from you.

Why Choose Wood Injury Law?

• 4-Day Work Week – Your time matters.
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Autonomy & Support – Work independently with backing from attorneys, paralegals, and case managers.
• Growth-Focused – Opportunities to expand your skills and role.
• Meaningful Work – Make a difference for clients who need a strong advocate.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, in-office position in Mesa, AZ, with a Monday–Thursday, 4-day workweek. Hybrid/remote work is not available.

• Hourly Pay: $22–$25 per hour (based on experience)
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Health Insurance: Firm covers a base portion of employee premiums; dependents at your cost
• Optional Dental and Vision Insurance
• Post-60 days: Access to additional benefits like disability, life, pet insurance, and more through ADP

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Answer and route incoming calls professionally, taking detailed messages as needed
• Request and track medical records, billing, police reports, and insurance liens
• Open insurance claims and request policy documents
• Handle all incoming general email, mail, and fax correspondence; organize and disburse documents
• Process check payments for invoices
• Maintain organized electronic client files
• Support attorneys and case managers with requests, scanning, mailing, data entry, and projects
• Follow up on pending requests for demand-ready files

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-2 years of legal assistant experience in personal injury
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional, empathetic demeanor for sensitive matters
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Filevine is a plus
• Proactive and collaborative mindset