Personal Injury Litigation Assistant - Proactive Organizer

Hawk Injury Law; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawk Injury Law in Macon, GA is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in personal injury matters. You will open new client files, manage case records, and communicate with clients by phone and email, ensuring timely updates.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading pleadings, handling court filings, calendar management, and coordinating with third parties. The role emphasizes organization, initiative, confidentiality, and professional communication in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation support experience preferred.
• Experience in a personal injury law firm is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook; experience with a legal case management system is a plus.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems (PACER, PeachCourt, Odyssey eFile) is highly valuable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with professional client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Open new client files and matters; maintain organized case records and communicate case status.
• Communicate professionally with insureds, third-party carriers, opposing counsel, and internal team members.
• Draft, type, transcribe, and prepare legal documents including pleadings and representations.
• Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, accuracy, and content.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars and track deadlines, court dates, and statutes of limitations.
• Coordinate meetings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and court reporters.
• Prepare and submit court filings via electronic systems (State and Federal).
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, scanning, scheduling, and mail runs.
• Serve as primary contact for incoming communications; ensure proper routing and documentation.
• Identify tasks, support attorneys, and move work forward with minimal supervision.

Skills

Litigation support

Personal injury background

Outlook proficiency

Court filing experience

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Attention to detail

Initiative & independence

Confidentiality & professionalism

Tools

Clio

PACER

PeachCourt

Odyssey eFile

Job description

Hawk Injury Law in Macon, GA is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in personal injury matters. You will open new client files, manage case records, and communicate with clients by phone and email, ensuring timely updates.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading pleadings, handling court filings, calendar management, and coordinating with third parties. The role emphasizes organization, initiative, confidentiality, and professional communication in