Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Berry Law

Personal Injury Legal Assistant supporting Berry Law, a veteran-owned personal injury firm, with claims, litigation, filings, and client communication.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personal injury case management, including drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, and maintaining case files. Proficient in communication with clients and stakeholders while ensuring confidentiality and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Personal Injury Case ManagementLegal Document DraftingClient CommunicationDocument Management SoftwareMultitasking Abilities

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingCase ManagementFile OrganizationCorrespondence ManagementAppointment Scheduling

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProfessional DemeanorInterpersonal EtiquetteSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

Document Management SoftwareLegal Case Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury LawConfidential Information HandlingLogistical SupportCourt AppearancesDepositions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist attorneys with all aspects of personal injury case management
Draft and manage correspondence, legal documents, and case-related filings
Organize and maintain digital and physical case files using document management software
Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, and courts
Schedule appointments, depositions, and court appearances
Provide administrative and logistical support to attorneys as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail
Professional demeanor with excellent phone and interpersonal etiquette
Highly self-motivated, organized, and dependable
Tech-savvy and comfortable using legal case management and document systems
Prior experience in personal injury law is preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive onboarding
Professional development
Ongoing mentorship
Generous PTO
401(k)
Insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Firm swag
Opportunities for community involvement