Part-Time Legal Assistant

DescriptionRobert Half is working with a plaintiff-side personal injury firm, that is seeking a Part-Time Legal Assistant to support its catastrophic injury litigation practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal support professional with experience assisting attorneys in complex personal injury matters and managing a fast-paced caseload.The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support throughout the life of catastrophic injury cases, from intake through trial preparation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable handling sensitive client matters with professionalism and empathy. Based on general knowledge.Key Responsibilities:+ Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling catastrophic injury and personal injury litigation matters. Based on general knowledge.+ Draft, format, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other case-related documents. Based on general knowledge.+ Assist with filing documents in state and/or federal court, including e-filing and service coordination. Based on general knowledge.+ Maintain case files, organize medical records, billing records, and other litigation documents. Based on general knowledge.+ Coordinate scheduling for depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and other case-related events. Based on general knowledge.+ Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel in a professional manner. Based on general knowledge.+ Support trial preparation by organizing exhibits, binders, witness materials, and document production. Based on general knowledge.+ Track deadlines, monitor calendars, and help ensure timely completion of litigation tasks. Based on general knowledge.Requirements+ Prior experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injury litigation required. Based on general knowledge.+ Experience supporting catastrophic injury, medical-malpractice, wrongful death, or other high-exposure plaintiff matters strongly preferred. Based on general knowledge.+ Familiarity with litigation procedures, court filings, calendaring, and document management. Based on general knowledge.+ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a part-time capacity. Based on general knowledge.+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Based on general knowledge.+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems. Based on general knowledge.+ Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and interact compassionately with clients. Based on general knowledge.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .