Personal Injury Legal Administrative Assistant

Personal Injury Legal Administrative Assistant, Wilmington, DE 

Our Wilmington office is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Personal Injury Practice Group. This role is essential to ensuring new matters are opened accurately, clients are supported from day one, and files move efficiently through the lifecycle of the case. This role will be  providing pre-litigation support to all paralegals and attorneys in the Newark and 
Wilmington offices.

Key Responsibilities:  
Open new client files in File Vine with accuracy and attention to detail 
Send initial welcome letters and Letters of Representation (LORs) 
Assisting in reporting claims to insurance companies as directed/necessary 
Maintain regular client contact and obtain case updates every 3060 days 
Assist clients with Personal Injury Protection (PIP) applications and providing same to insurance adjusters 
Conflict checks as necessary 
Scheduling client appointments/TCs 
Preparing draft/form narrative report requests upon direction and identification of expert 
Drafting miscellaneous correspondence at paralegal/attorney direction  
Ensure all documentation is properly entered and maintained in File Vine 
Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, and internal team members 
Support attorneys and paralegals with administrative and case coordination tasks

Qualifications:  
Prior experience in Personal Injury/Workers Compensation or litigation support preferred 
Experience with File Vine strongly preferred 
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
Client-focused with a professional and empathetic approach

Why Join Us? 
If you enjoy working as a team member and possess initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be a great fit for this position. In addition to providing an excellent and flexible work environment, we offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and Profit-Sharing, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, numerous Firm-Paid Holidays, a Wellness Program and more.

Morris James LLP is a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence receive the opportunity and support they need to be effective and grow as professionals.

If you are detail-oriented, client-focused, and thrive in a fast-moving legal environment, we encourage you to apply.

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