Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized Personal Injury Assistant to support our litigation team in managing US and Common Law claims. In this role, you will handle case preparation, coordinate medical records, draft legal pleadings, and assist with trial preparation. The position requires a fixed 40-hour weekly schedule (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST). If you have over 2 years of personal injury experience and a strong proficiency in Clio, we invite you to apply for this permanent work-from-home position.
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 5 pm EST with 30 minute unpaid break (40 hours per week)
Responsibilities
1. Case Management & Organization
- Clio Mastery: Maintain accurate, up-to-the-minute case records and client files within Clio (our practice management software).
- Deadline Management: Strictly manage court timetables, limitation dates, and filing deadlines to ensure zero lapses in compliance.
- Client Liaison: Conduct initial interviews, obtain instructions, and maintain proactive communication with clients, experts, and counsel.
2. Medical Records & Evidence
- Record Coordination: Responsible for ordering, gathering, and organizing all relevant medical records and billing.
- Medical Summaries: Create concise, accurate summaries of medical records and expert reports for attorney review.
- Expert Liaison: Coordinate with medical experts to ensure timely delivery of reports and clarification of findings.
3. Legal Drafting & Research
- Pleadings & Statements: Prepare draft pleadings, witness statements, and detailed schedules of special damages.
- Correspondence: Draft professional correspondence to insurers, opposing counsel, and the court.
- Legal Research: Conduct research on liability and quantum (damages) using US/Common Law sources and precedents.
4. Litigation Support
- Trial Preparation: Assist with the preparation of comprehensive trial bundles and court documents.
- Court Attendance: Attend court (remotely or in person) to assist counsel and solicitors as required.
- Compliance: Ensure all files meet strict legal and firm-wide compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Legal Certification: Relevant legal qualification (e.g., LLB, CILEx, or Paralegal Certification).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically in personal injury law.
- Legal Knowledge: Solid understanding of negligence principles (Duty of Care, Causation, and Damages) and Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in Clio (or similar case management systems) and standard office software.
- Drafting Skills: Strong legal drafting and analytical skills with an obsession for detail.
- Portal Knowledge (Desirable): Experience with MOJ Portal claims and fixed-cost regimes.
- Cross-Border Expertise (Desirable): Familiarity with international personal injury cases or claims involving expatriates.
- Industry Knowledge (Desirable): Understanding of rehabilitation protocols and insurance industry standards.
Independent Contractor Perks
Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring
Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
Note
Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.
