Personal Injury & Med Mal Legal Assistant

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in West Palm Beach is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support attorneys. This role requires a proactive individual with strong decision-making skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, interfacing with clients and medical providers, providing administrative support, and assisting in trial preparation. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and 3+ years of experience in Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice cases. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, and bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice cases.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients, colleagues and medical providers.
• Prepare, revise, format, and finalize documents.
• Conduct preliminary client intakes.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling and email communication.
• Communicate with insurance carrier and opposing counsel.
• Assist in trial preparation and organization.

Skills

Organized self-starter

Proactive work ethic

Strong decision-making skills

Attention to detail

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

FileVine

Job description

A law firm in West Palm Beach is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support attorneys. This role requires a proactive individual with strong decision-making skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, interfacing with clients and medical providers, providing administrative support, and assisting in trial preparation. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and 3+ years of experience in Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice cases. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, and bilingual in Spanish is preferred.