Legal Assistant - Personal Injury
9 days ago
Islip
Job Description TonaLaw is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support our Personal Injury team in managing cases from intake through litigation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates confidently with clients, and manages multiple responsibilities with accuracy and professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a collaborative team that values training, oversight, and career development. Benefits include: • Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote after 90 days), • 401(k) with 3% firm contribution, • Health insurance, • Serve as a main point of contact for clients, insurance carriers, and defense attorneys., • Answer and return client calls promptly, providing updates, addressing concerns, and maintaining a high standard of client care., • Assist attorneys and paralegals with case preparation, file updates, and documentation., • Handle client intake, phone inquiries, and process incoming/outgoing mail., • Assist with claims from intake through resolution, including post-settlement documents., • Draft routine correspondence, authorizations, and follow-up letters to clients, providers, and carriers., • Coordinate lien requests, updates, and related follow-ups., • Provide support to ensure deadlines are met across the team.Qualifications:, • Minimum 1 year of plaintiff personal injury law firm experience., • Associate’s degree preferred but not required., • Excellent communication and client service skills., • Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting., • Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes., • Team-oriented, collaborative, and proactive problem solver., • Bilingual (Spanish) and SmartAdvocate experience are a plus., • Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment and initiative., • Flexible, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-paced environment., • Collaborative team player who supports colleagues across the pod.About Company At TonaLaw, our purpose is simple: we turn setbacks into comebacks. We specialize in personal injury litigation, trials, and no-fault collections, and we are relentless in pursuing justice for clients. We are guided by our Core Values, which shape everything we do: People First, Excellence, Kind Candor, Driven, Mindset, and Discipline. These guide how we work with clients and each other. We believe the best results come from the best teams. At TonaLaw, you’ll find a supportive, growth-oriented environment where collaboration, accountability, and excellence are not just encouraged, they’re expected. If you’re driven, strategic, and compassionate, you’ll thrive here.