Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Litigation

AAA

. Support attorneys and manage personal injury litigation matters .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personal injury litigation support, including knowledge of civil litigation procedures, insurance principles, and effective communication with legal and corporate personnel. Proficient in document preparation, legal research, and maintaining organized case files.

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Legal Assistant ExperienceKnowledge Of Civil Litigation ProcedureKnowledge Of Insurance PrinciplesDocument Preparation SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationLegal ResearchData CompilationPleadings GenerationCase File ManagementKnowledge Of Medical TerminologyKnowledge Of Claim ProceduresKnowledge Of Insurance Defense PracticeKnowledge Of Federal And State Judicial SystemsKnowledge Of Regulatory Matters

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAbility To Prioritize WorkEffective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Windows-Based PCLitigation Monitoring SystemsElectronic Diary SystemsDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree As A Legal AssistantCompletion Of An ABA Approved Legal Assistant Training Program

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury LitigationCorporate LawInsurance Products And ServicesClaims DepartmentRegulatory Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support attorneys and manage personal injury litigation matters
Apply company and legal procedures and principles of insurance, banking or corporate law
Review, analyze and summarize issues in incoming litigation or administrative actions
Determine documentation needs, obtain proofs, and clarify facts and issues
Organize, assemble and interpret records and documents
Serve as a resource to company personnel regarding corporate legal matters and departmental procedures
Support litigation matters throughout the pendency of lawsuits
Research medical facts when necessary
Type and generate pleadings, legal documents, correspondence, memos, letters and charts
Schedule and record attorney meeting appointments, depositions and court hearings; maintain the appointment calendar
Assemble data and provide input for computerized research and litigation monitoring systems
Assist with preparation of a legal periodical for Claims department distribution
Provide office administration support, including mail processing, data input, courier activities, budget administration, payment processing and notary services
Interact with business line customers and visitors to address support needs
Establish and maintain case and matter files and corresponding electronic diary systems
Advise staff and management regarding items requiring attention or action
Initiate, complete and submit routine forms required by courts or regulatory entities
Contact organizations to obtain documents as directed
Manage correspondence for key dates and names; record pertinent information and file records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree as a Legal Assistant, completion of an ABA approved Legal Assistant training program, or extensive experience performing Legal Assistant functions
Experience researching, analyzing and preparing written documents and correspondence
Knowledge of civil litigation procedure
Knowledge of federal and state judicial systems
Knowledge of claim procedures
Knowledge of principles of insurance
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of insurance defense practice
Knowledge of insurance products and services
Knowledge of composing and communicating board and executive management meeting agendas and notices
Knowledge of developing and distributing board calendars
Knowledge of developing, distributing and summarizing board surveys and regulatory reports
Knowledge of maintaining electronic and paper corporate documents
Ability to evaluate situations, facts and issues and draw accurate conclusions
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work
Ability to research legal files and compile data
Competent operation of a Windows-based PC and relevant software
Ability to communicate effectively with others in a work environment and with the public
Ability to prepare written documents, correspondence, memoranda and pleadings
One year of Legal Assistant experience with personal injury litigation preferred
Knowledge of regulatory matters, including filing reports with regulatory agencies, preferred
Knowledge of company procedures and departmental functions preferred
Regular and reliable attendance
Consent to a background and drug screen if offered employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus potential based on performance
Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility
Prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid basic life insurance
Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options
401(k) plan with company match and additional company contribution; immediate vesting for matching contributions and 100% vesting after three years for the additional contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with tenure
10 company-paid holidays annually for full-time employees
1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day for full-time employees
Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG
Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs
Career development and advancement opportunities
Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts
Adoption assistance program
Hybrid work arrangement