Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant

Bighornlaw; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A plaintiff's personal injury law firm in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support its Pre-Litigation Department. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of law firm experience and possess excellent verbal and written skills. The firm values collaboration and offers a supportive culture focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a law firm.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and lift 10 pounds.
• Familiarity with legal and medical terminology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Request medical records and other data.
• Open files in a web-based case management program.
• Perform data entry into case management systems.
• Assist as backup on phones.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Ability to follow directions

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Posted 13 days ago

Description

FAMILY FIRST!!! Our work family and your family. If you want to work for a law firm that truly puts its team members 1st, this is the place. We are a plaintiff's personal injury firm in Cherry Hill, NJ, and we are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to assist our Pre-Litigation Department. Candidates should have between 1-3 years of experience in a law firm.

Responsibilities

Duties include:

• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Request records, medical records, billing, and other data.
• Opening files in a web-based case management program.
• Perform data entry into web-based case management programs.
• Assist as backup on phones.

Qualifications

A Qualified Individual shall have/be:

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Able to prioritize and multitask
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Able to sit for extended periods of time throughout the day
• Able to lift 10 pounds
• Able to follow attorneys' and paralegals' directions
• Able to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment

Highly Desirable Candidates shall have:

• Prior employment in a plaintiff's personal injury-based practice.
• A standing vocabulary of legal and/or medical terminology.
• Legal software experience/familiarity.

For purposes of this advertisement and reflecting the definition provided by the E.E.O.C. - aqualified individualwith a disability is a person who meets legitimate skill, experience, education, or other requirements of an employment position that he or she holds or seeks, and who can perform the "essential functions" of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

*The salary offered for this position will be commensurate with those who fall within the specified 1-3 year experience bracket.

*This is a non-smoking office.

Compensation

$20 - $22 hourly

At Grungo Law, we believe that our greatest strength is our people, and we’re proud to foster a culture where collaboration, respect, and growth are at the core of everything we do. Our values, family first, honesty, communication, continuous improvement, and community, aren’t just words on a wall; they guide every client interaction and every internal decision. We understand that a positive, supportive culture not only drives exceptional results but also creates a workplace where individuals feel valued, empowered, and motivated to succeed. At Grungo Law, you’ll be part of a team that is committed to both professional excellence and personal well-being, and where the success of the firm is truly shared by everyone.