Job Title:
Legal Assistant – Personal Injury / Workers’ Compensation
Job Type:
Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Overview:
A highly respected law firm is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their litigation support team. This role will focus on supporting attorneys handling personal injury, workers’ compensation, and social security disability insurance cases in both State and Federal Courts.
If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, are committed to client service, and have 1–3 years of relevant law firm experience, this could be a fantastic next step in your legal career.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and prepare legal correspondence, motions, and objections
Compile and organize medical evidence for hearings and trials
Assist with discovery and manage legal documents
File and serve legal documents using electronic court filing systems
Coordinate communications with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and social security offices
Prepare case files for hearings and maintain accurate records
Requirements:
1–3+ years of law firm experience, preferably in litigation support
Experience handling personal injury or workers’ compensation files
Skilled in obtaining, reviewing, and organizing medical records
Familiarity with court rules, deadlines, and discovery requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal case management software (e.g., Filevine is a plus)
Excellent administrative, multitasking, and communication skills
High attention to detail and strong proofreading ability
Preferred Skills:
Experience communicating with insurance adjusters and scheduling medical evaluations
Working knowledge of social security disability case processes
Why Apply?
Collaborative and supportive legal team
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunity to work on meaningful cases and build your litigation support skills
Inclusive work culture and professional development encouraged
How to Apply:
Please submit your interest and confidential questions to catherine.mcgee@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
