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Robert Half is working with a plaintiff-side personal injury firm, that is seeking a Part-Time Legal Assistant to support its catastrophic injury litigation practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal support professional with experience assisting attorneys in complex personal injury matters and managing a fast-paced caseload. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support throughout the life of catastrophic injury cases, from intake through trial preparation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable handling sensitive client matters with professionalism and empathy.
Job Responsibility:
Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling catastrophic injury and personal injury litigation matters
Draft, format, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other case-related documents
Assist with filing documents in state and/or federal court, including e-filing and service coordination
Maintain case files, organize medical records, billing records, and other litigation documents
Coordinate scheduling for depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related events
Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel in a professional manner
Support trial preparation by organizing exhibits, binders, witness materials, and document production
Track deadlines, monitor calendars, and help ensure timely completion of litigation tasks
Requirements:
Prior experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injury litigation required
Experience supporting catastrophic injury, medical-malpractice, wrongful death, or other high-exposure plaintiff matters strongly preferred
Familiarity with litigation procedures, court filings, calendaring, and document management
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time capacity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and interact compassionately with clients
Nice to have:
Experience supporting catastrophic injury, medical-malpractice, wrongful death, or other high-exposure plaintiff matters
What we offer:
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance