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Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Personal Injury)
Location: Madison, WI
Compensation: $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Work Environment: On-site
About the Opportunity
A well-established personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of personal injury cases, from intake through settlement and litigation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys client interaction, case management, and litigation support in a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle client intake, appointment scheduling, and claims setup
- Request, organize, and summarize medical records and billing documentation
- Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and investigators
- Coordinate depositions, mediations, attorney meetings, and case-related deadlines
- Prepare settlement demand packages and maintain organized case files
- Assist with discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production
- Draft notices, correspondence, and litigation-related documents
- Assist with witness lists, trial preparation, and settlement documentation
- Review liens, balances, and other settlement-related information
Qualifications
Required:
- 2 years of personal injury or litigation experience
- Strong understanding of the personal injury claims process
- Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records and bills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
Preferred:
- Plaintiff personal injury experience
- Paralegal degree or related legal education
- Experience with subrogation, liens, and settlement disbursements
- Familiarity with Filevine or other case management software
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
- Professional communication skills
- Excellent client service and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive salary of $60,000–$75,000 based on experience
- Established and collaborative legal team
- Meaningful work helping clients through difficult situations
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term career growth opportunity
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000