Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Practice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Panama, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee the onboarding process for clients, manage incoming emails, and arrange schedules for meetings, depositions, and hearings.

• Prepare and submit routine motions, pleadings, and legal correspondence for attorney review.

• Request, monitor, and organize medical records, billing statements, police reports, and insurance documentation.

• Assist in compiling demand packages, which include treatment summaries, records, bills, and supporting evidence.

• Liaise with insurance adjusters, medical providers, and lien holders regarding case documentation and verification.

• Track client treatment progress and maintain regular communication about appointments and case developments.

• Keep an eye on litigation deadlines, statutes of limitations, and court appearances.

• Prepare settlement documents, gather final lien amounts, and assist with closing paperwork under attorney supervision.

• Ensure accurate case notes and well-organized electronic records within the firm's practice management software.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant in a personal injury law firm, with a solid understanding of pre-litigation processes.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing medical record retrieval, billing documentation, and demand package assembly.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign.

• Familiarity with legal practice management systems such as MyCase, LawPay, Filevine, CASEpeer, or Clio.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, along with strong telephone etiquette.

• High degree of organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential medical and legal records discreetly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work From Home

• Performance Bonus