Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Orionplacement
- Delray Beach, FL
- $55,000-65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our client is a boutique personal injury and workers compensation law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families recover after serious accidents and injuries. They pride themselves on delivering personalized attention, handling a select number of cases, and leveraging big-firm litigation experience and resources to achieve strong results. Their small team environment ensures every case and every employee matters.Job Description
Our client is seeking a motivated Personal Injury Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their team in Palm Beach County. This is a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit firm environment, gain hands-on litigation experience, and grow with a team that values both professional development and client results.
- Support attorneys in all phases of litigation (approx. 70% litigation, 30% pre-suit)
- Draft and review discovery documents, pleadings, and correspondence
- Handle scheduling of depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings
- Assist with case management, including maintaining organized case files
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court staff
- Provide strong customer service and maintain professional client interactions
- Work closely with attorneys and staff on a small caseload (810 litigation matters at a time)
- Prior experience in personal injury or insurance defense (litigation or pre-suit)
- Florida-based legal experience required
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Litigation experience preferred, but candidates with pre-suit experience and willingness to learn will be considered
- Positive attitude, strong references, and ability to thrive in a small office environment
- Customer service or hospitality background is a plus
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses ($300 - $1,500 per quarter in recent cycles)
- Lower caseload and hands-on training in litigation
- Opportunity to work directly with attorneys in a small, supportive office (5 people)
- Learn and grow in a high-value practice area
- Competitive compensation with room for advancement