Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Are you a current personal injury legal professional, or someone interested in supporting injury victims as they pursue the recovery they deserve?

Do you have compassion for individuals navigating personal injury claims and want to be part of a team that stands by clients every step of the way?

Is your approach to organization, communication, and follow-through grounded in accountability, clarity, and a commitment to keeping both clients and attorneys supported and informed?

Consider joining Cordisco & Saile, LLC, a respected personal injury law firm located in Trevose, PA.

Co-founders John Cordisco and Michael Saile lead a team dedicated to fighting for the rights of accident victims with integrity, passion, and a deep understanding of what it takes to achieve successful outcomes. Whether in the office or out in the community, Cordisco & Saile is known for teamwork, effective communication, and continual improvement—a place where your contribution truly matters. With over three decades of experience and more than $100 million recovered for clients, the firm is recognized for prioritizing people and delivering meaningful results.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our personal injury team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and case support to our attorneys, helping to keep cases moving efficiently and clients well-informed. From managing documentation and scheduling to assisting with client communication and file organization, your attention to detail and proactive approach will play a key role in serving our clients and supporting the firm’s mission.

What you’ll do:

• Case Management: Manage and prioritize an initial caseload of approximately 30+ active plaintiff personal injury cases, with the potential to handle 50-60+ matters as you grow and mature into the role. Ensure every detail is tracked and deadlines are met from complaint filing through settlement or trial. Use Litify to organize and maintain case files, keeping information accurate and accessible.
• Drafting & Filing: Draft and file legal documents including Complaints, Pleadings, Discovery Requests/Responses, and Motions. Handle e-filing in PA, NJ, and Federal courts, ensuring timely submission and adherence to jurisdictional rules.
• Discovery Coordination: Oversee the discovery process, including managing document production, coordinating responses to discovery requests, and issuing subpoenas. Ensure attorneys have complete and organized materials ready for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Communication & Coordination: Communicate clearly and proactively with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, and third parties. Provide consistent case updates and support clients through the legal process with empathy and urgency.
• Trial Preparation Support: Support trial preparation by coordinating witnesses, preparing trial binders, and ensuring all exhibits and case materials are ready for courtroom use. Be available to attend trials as needed.
• Independent Workflow Management: Independently manage your workload with minimal supervision, balancing deadlines and priorities for two attorneys while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing legal team.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a plaintiff personal injury law firm.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with case management software (Litify preferred), and additional adaptability to use technology related to law.
• Organizational Skills: Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Court Filing Knowledge: Experience with e-filing in PA, NJ, and Federal courts.
• Team Fit: A team player with a positive attitude, openness to learning new processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Self-Management: Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and adapt to shifting priorities without micromanagement.
• Core Values Alignment: Someone who is Passionate, Communicates Effectively, thrives as a Team Player, refuses to be Complacent, and takes full Accountability for their actions and results.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person