**Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Defense** **Location: Dallas, TX** Adecco has partnered with a prestigious Dallas-based law firm to find an experienced **Legal Assistant** specializing in **Personal Injury Defense** . This role is critical to ensuring smooth case management, efficient communication between clients and attorneys, and the completion of essential administrative and legal tasks. Join a respected team committed to providing exceptional legal services in a collaborative and professional work environment. **Job Description:** We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented **Legal Assistant** to support attorneys in personal injury defense cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative and legal support, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload. **Key Responsibilities:** + Manage and organize case files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility. + Schedule meetings, court hearings, depositions, and other appointments. + Answer client calls, provide updates on case status, and collect necessary information. + Maintain and manage attorneys' calendars, tracking deadlines and ensuring timely filings. + Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents, including contracts, letters, pleadings, motions, and court filings. + Organize and prepare documents for attorney review and trial preparation. + File legal documents electronically with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court requirements. + Conduct basic legal research to support attorneys in case preparation. + Collect and summarize case-related information and prepare reports as needed. + Act as a liaison between attorneys and clients, ensuring effective communication. + Provide case updates to clients and gather relevant documents or information as required. + Schedule court hearings, depositions, and mediation sessions. + Ensure timely filing of documents with courts and other legal entities. **Qualifications:** + 2-5 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in personal injury defense or a related field. + Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software. + Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. + Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. **Preferred Skills:** + Familiarity with medical records, discovery processes, and trial preparation in personal injury cases. + Experience coordinating court filings and schedules for multiple attorneys. + Knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts. **What We Offer:** + Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. + Generous paid time off and holidays. + Opportunities for professional development and growth. + A supportive and inclusive workplace culture. If you are a detail-oriented **Legal Assistant** with experience in personal injury defense, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application! **Pay Details:** $45,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance