A strong legal assistant resume shows how many attorneys and injury cases you support and the results you deliver in records gathered, deadlines met, demand packages prepared and organized files. Injury firms hire legal assistants who keep cases moving and clients informed, and your numbers prove it.
Below are 4 personal injury legal assistant resume samples for assistants with experience, followed by a free builder with a starting point for each. Make your own, then print it or copy it.
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4 Personal Injury Legal Assistant Resume Samples
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Personal Injury Legal Assistant Resume Sample
Tampa, FL | (555) 010-4418 | karen.walsh@email.com
SUMMARY
Personal injury legal assistant with 9 years of experience supporting attorneys on about 70 active injury cases. Organizes medical records, tracks every deadline and prepares clear drafts for attorney review. Ready to bring careful case support and kind client communication to your attorneys and injured clients.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Met 100% of court and filing deadlines across 70 active cases in a year
• Cut the time to build a case file from 6 hours to 4 hours with a records checklist
• Prepared records and exhibits for 8 trials, on time and in order
EXPERIENCE
Personal Injury Legal Assistant, Gulf Coast Injury Law Group, Tampa, FL | 2020 to Present
• Support 4 attorneys on about 70 active personal injury cases
• Request and organize medical records and bills for about 15 new cases a month
• Draft about 10 demand letter packages a month for attorney review
• Calendar every court, filing and limitation date for 4 attorneys
• Update about 60 clients a month by phone and email within 1 business day
Legal Assistant, Bayshore Law Office, Tampa, FL | 2016 to 2020
• Supported 2 attorneys on about 40 injury cases
• Prepared about 30 medical record summaries a month for attorney review
• Scheduled depositions and client meetings with no conflicts
• Filed about 15 documents a week with the court
• Kept 100% of case files complete for audits
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies | 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
Paralegal Certificate | 2016
Notary Public Commission | 2019
First Aid and CPR | 2025
SKILLS
Client intake | Medical records | Demand letter drafts | Case management | Deadline tracking | Confidentiality
Auto Accident Legal Assistant Resume Sample
Phoenix, AZ | (555) 010-4431 | brian.mitchell@email.com
SUMMARY
Auto accident legal assistant with 8 years of experience supporting attorneys on about 90 car and truck collision cases. Gathers police reports, photos and insurance records and keeps every file ready for the attorney. Ready to bring fast, organized case work and steady insurance follow-up to your attorneys and clients.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Gathered complete police, insurance and medical records on 95% of new cases within 30 days
• Cut insurance follow-up delays by 25% with a weekly tracking sheet
• Tracked 100% of limitation dates on 90 cases with none missed
EXPERIENCE
Auto Accident Legal Assistant, Desert Valley Injury Attorneys, Phoenix, AZ | 2019 to Present
• Support 5 attorneys on about 90 active collision cases
• Request police reports, photos and insurance records on about 20 new cases a month
• Contact insurance adjusters on about 40 claims a week to confirm status
• Prepare about 12 demand packages a month for attorney review
• Keep a tracking sheet for every case deadline with 100% on time
Legal Assistant, Camelback Law Group, Phoenix, AZ | 2016 to 2019
• Supported 3 attorneys on about 50 injury cases
• Answered about 40 client calls and emails a day
• Organized exhibits and photos for 12 mediations
• Entered time and costs for 3 attorneys with 99% accuracy
• Trained 3 new hires on case intake and filing
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies | 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
Paralegal Certificate | 2016
Notary Public Commission | 2018
First Aid and CPR | 2025
SKILLS
Client intake | Insurance communication | Case management | Deadline tracking | Witness contact | Cost and expense tracking
Medical Records Legal Assistant Resume Sample
Atlanta, GA | (555) 010-4452 | sandra.lopez@email.com
SUMMARY
Legal assistant with 10 years of experience requesting, reviewing and organizing medical records for personal injury attorneys. Builds clear medical chronologies and keeps privacy rules in every step. Ready to bring accurate records work and strong confidentiality to your attorneys and injured clients.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Built medical chronologies for about 150 cases a year for attorney review
• Cut record request turnaround from 30 days to 21 days with a follow-up schedule
• Kept 100% of client medical files confidential with no breaches in 10 years
EXPERIENCE
Medical Records Legal Assistant, Peachtree Injury Law Group, Atlanta, GA | 2018 to Present
• Request and track medical records and bills for about 25 new cases a month
• Review up to 2,000 pages of records per case and flag key entries for the attorney
• Build medical chronologies for about 12 cases a month for attorney review
• Follow privacy rules on 100% of record requests and releases
• Keep a request log for about 120 open cases, updated weekly
Legal Assistant, Midtown Law Office, Atlanta, GA | 2014 to 2018
• Supported 3 attorneys on about 60 injury cases
• Called medical offices on about 30 record requests a week
• Organized exhibits for 15 depositions
• Filed about 12 documents a week with the court
• Kept case files 100% complete for reviews
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies | 2013
CERTIFICATIONS
Paralegal Certificate | 2014
Notary Public Commission | 2017
First Aid and CPR | 2025
SKILLS
Client intake | Medical records | Case management | Deadline tracking | Discovery support | Confidentiality
Senior Personal Injury Legal Assistant Resume Sample
KEVIN TURNER
Cleveland, OH | (555) 010-4467 | kevin.turner@email.com
SUMMARY
Senior personal injury legal assistant with 15 years of experience leading support for 8 attorneys and 3 legal assistants. Keeps 180 active cases on schedule and trains new staff on records, drafting and case systems. Ready to bring steady leadership and organized case support to your attorneys and injured clients.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Kept 180 active cases on schedule with 100% of deadlines met for 5 straight years
• Cut demand package preparation time by 30% with a standard template and checklist
• Trained 10 new legal assistants and interns, 8 of whom stayed on the team
EXPERIENCE
Senior Personal Injury Legal Assistant, Lakeshore Injury Law Group, Cleveland, OH | 2017 to Present
• Lead 3 legal assistants who support 8 attorneys
• Oversee deadline calendars and file reviews for about 180 active cases
• Review about 25 demand packages a month before attorney sign-off
• Prepare materials for about 8 trials and 30 mediations a year
• Train 100% of new legal staff on records requests and case systems
Legal Assistant, Euclid Avenue Law Office, Cleveland, OH | 2009 to 2017
• Supported 5 attorneys on about 80 injury cases
• Prepared and indexed up to 3,000 pages of records per case
• Organized exhibits and notebooks for 18 trials
• Cut file retrieval time by 25% with a new filing system
• Entered time and costs for 5 attorneys with 99% accuracy
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies | 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
Paralegal Certificate | 2009
Notary Public Commission | 2014
First Aid and CPR | 2025
SKILLS
Medical records | Demand letter drafts | Case management | Deadline tracking | Trial preparation | Settlement paperwork
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KAREN WALSH
Tampa, FL | (555) 010-4418 | karen.walsh@email.com
Summary
Personal injury legal assistant with 9 years of experience supporting attorneys on about 70 active injury cases. Organizes medical records, tracks every deadline and prepares clear drafts for attorney review. Ready to bring careful case support and kind client communication to your attorneys and injured clients.
Selected Achievements
- Met 100% of court and filing deadlines across 70 active cases in a year
- Cut the time to build a case file from 6 hours to 4 hours with a records checklist
- Prepared records and exhibits for 8 trials, on time and in order
Experience
Personal Injury Legal Assistant, Gulf Coast Injury Law Group, Tampa, FL | 2020 to Present
- Support 4 attorneys on about 70 active personal injury cases
- Request and organize medical records and bills for about 15 new cases a month
- Draft about 10 demand letter packages a month for attorney review
- Calendar every court, filing and limitation date for 4 attorneys
- Update about 60 clients a month by phone and email within 1 business day
Legal Assistant, Bayshore Law Office, Tampa, FL | 2016 to 2020
- Supported 2 attorneys on about 40 injury cases
- Prepared about 30 medical record summaries a month for attorney review
- Scheduled depositions and client meetings with no conflicts
- Filed about 15 documents a week with the court
- Kept 100% of case files complete for audits
Education
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies | 2015
Certifications
- Paralegal Certificate | 2016
- Notary Public Commission | 2019
- First Aid and CPR | 2025
Skills
- Client intake
- Medical records
- Demand letter drafts
- Insurance communication
- Case management
- Deadline tracking
- Discovery support
- Witness contact
- Trial preparation
- Confidentiality
- Settlement paperwork
- Cost and expense tracking
BRIAN MITCHELL
Phoenix, AZ | (555) 010-4431 | brian.mitchell@email.com
Summary
Auto accident legal assistant with 8 years of experience supporting attorneys on about 90 car and truck collision cases. Gathers police reports, photos and insurance records and keeps every file ready for the attorney. Ready to bring fast, organized case work and steady insurance follow-up to your attorneys and clients.
Selected Achievements
- Gathered complete police, insurance and medical records on 95% of new cases within 30 days
- Cut insurance follow-up delays by 25% with a weekly tracking sheet
- Tracked 100% of limitation dates on 90 cases with none missed
Experience
Auto Accident Legal Assistant, Desert Valley Injury Attorneys, Phoenix, AZ | 2019 to Present
- Support 5 attorneys on about 90 active collision cases
- Request police reports, photos and insurance records on about 20 new cases a month
- Contact insurance adjusters on about 40 claims a week to confirm status
- Prepare about 12 demand packages a month for attorney review
- Keep a tracking sheet for every case deadline with 100% on time
Legal Assistant, Camelback Law Group, Phoenix, AZ | 2016 to 2019
- Supported 3 attorneys on about 50 injury cases
- Answered about 40 client calls and emails a day
- Organized exhibits and photos for 12 mediations
- Entered time and costs for 3 attorneys with 99% accuracy
- Trained 3 new hires on case intake and filing
Education
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies | 2015
Certifications
- Paralegal Certificate | 2016
- Notary Public Commission | 2018
- First Aid and CPR | 2025
Skills
- Client intake
- Medical records
- Demand letter drafts
- Insurance communication
- Case management
- Deadline tracking
- Discovery support
- Witness contact
- Trial preparation
- Confidentiality
- Settlement paperwork
- Cost and expense tracking
SANDRA LOPEZ
Atlanta, GA | (555) 010-4452 | sandra.lopez@email.com
Summary
Legal assistant with 10 years of experience requesting, reviewing and organizing medical records for personal injury attorneys. Builds clear medical chronologies and keeps privacy rules in every step. Ready to bring accurate records work and strong confidentiality to your attorneys and injured clients.
Selected Achievements
- Built medical chronologies for about 150 cases a year for attorney review
- Cut record request turnaround from 30 days to 21 days with a follow-up schedule
- Kept 100% of client medical files confidential with no breaches in 10 years
Experience
Medical Records Legal Assistant, Peachtree Injury Law Group, Atlanta, GA | 2018 to Present
- Request and track medical records and bills for about 25 new cases a month
- Review up to 2,000 pages of records per case and flag key entries for the attorney
- Build medical chronologies for about 12 cases a month for attorney review
- Follow privacy rules on 100% of record requests and releases
- Keep a request log for about 120 open cases, updated weekly
Legal Assistant, Midtown Law Office, Atlanta, GA | 2014 to 2018
- Supported 3 attorneys on about 60 injury cases
- Called medical offices on about 30 record requests a week
- Organized exhibits for 15 depositions
- Filed about 12 documents a week with the court
- Kept case files 100% complete for reviews
Education
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies | 2013
Certifications
- Paralegal Certificate | 2014
- Notary Public Commission | 2017
- First Aid and CPR | 2025
Skills
- Client intake
- Medical records
- Demand letter drafts
- Insurance communication
- Case management
- Deadline tracking
- Discovery support
- Witness contact
- Trial preparation
- Confidentiality
- Settlement paperwork
- Cost and expense tracking
KEVIN TURNER
Cleveland, OH | (555) 010-4467 | kevin.turner@email.com
Summary
Senior personal injury legal assistant with 15 years of experience leading support for 8 attorneys and 3 legal assistants. Keeps 180 active cases on schedule and trains new staff on records, drafting and case systems. Ready to bring steady leadership and organized case support to your attorneys and injured clients.
Selected Achievements
- Kept 180 active cases on schedule with 100% of deadlines met for 5 straight years
- Cut demand package preparation time by 30% with a standard template and checklist
- Trained 10 new legal assistants and interns, 8 of whom stayed on the team
Experience
Senior Personal Injury Legal Assistant, Lakeshore Injury Law Group, Cleveland, OH | 2017 to Present
- Lead 3 legal assistants who support 8 attorneys
- Oversee deadline calendars and file reviews for about 180 active cases
- Review about 25 demand packages a month before attorney sign-off
- Prepare materials for about 8 trials and 30 mediations a year
- Train 100% of new legal staff on records requests and case systems
Legal Assistant, Euclid Avenue Law Office, Cleveland, OH | 2009 to 2017
- Supported 5 attorneys on about 80 injury cases
- Prepared and indexed up to 3,000 pages of records per case
- Organized exhibits and notebooks for 18 trials
- Cut file retrieval time by 25% with a new filing system
- Entered time and costs for 5 attorneys with 99% accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies | 2008
Certifications
- Paralegal Certificate | 2009
- Notary Public Commission | 2014
- First Aid and CPR | 2025
Skills
- Client intake
- Medical records
- Demand letter drafts
- Insurance communication
- Case management
- Deadline tracking
- Discovery support
- Witness contact
- Trial preparation
- Confidentiality
- Settlement paperwork
- Cost and expense tracking
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Which Starting Point Fits You?
| Your situation | Builder starting point | What to highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting attorneys on injury cases in general | Personal injury legal assistant | Records, demand packages, deadlines and client updates |
| Working collision cases with insurers | Auto accident legal assistant | Police reports, insurance follow-up and limitation dates |
| Focused on medical records and bills | Medical records legal assistant | Requests, chronologies, privacy and turnaround time |
| Leading support staff | Senior personal injury legal assistant | Team size, cases on schedule, training and trials |
How to Write a Personal Injury Legal Assistant Resume
| Section | What to put in it |
|---|---|
| Summary | Years of experience, attorneys and cases supported, one result and what you offer the firm and its attorneys |
| Selected Achievements | 3 bullets with your biggest results, such as deadlines met, time saved and trials prepared |
| Experience | 2 jobs with 5 bullets each, every bullet with a number |
| Education | Degree or certificate and the year |
| Certifications | Paralegal certificate, notary commission or First Aid and CPR, only if you hold them |
| Skills | 6 to 8 skills that match the posting |
- Start with a short summary. Name your years of experience, attorneys and injury cases supported and one result, then say what you offer the firm and its clients.
- Add proof. Add 3 selected achievements and your last 2 jobs.
- Use five bullets with numbers. Count cases, records requests, pages reviewed, deadlines and demand packages.
- List your education and certifications. Add only what you hold, with the year.
- Match the posting. Use the same skill words where they are true.
- Keep it to one page. Cut anything that does not help you get the job.
Proof to Use From Your Own Work
| Where it comes from | Number to use |
|---|---|
| Scale | Attorneys supported, injury cases carried and clients updated |
| Records | Medical records requested, pages reviewed and chronologies built |
| Deadlines | Court, filing and limitation dates calendared and met on time |
| Drafting | Demand packages and letters prepared for attorney review |
| Time saved | Case file or request turnaround cut by a checklist or template |
| People | New staff trained and team size |
Personal Injury Legal Assistant Job Facts From the BLS
The BLS does not publish a separate profile for personal injury legal assistants, so the table uses paralegals and legal assistants, the closest category. It says these workers support lawyers by organizing files, researching laws and cases and drafting documents, and that tasks include gathering case facts, preparing correspondence and affidavits, helping at trials, filing documents with courts or agencies and scheduling interviews and depositions. Roles vary by employer size and practice area. These are national figures.
| Fact (BLS, paralegals and legal assistants) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Median pay (May 2025) | $62,890 a year ($30.24 an hour) |
| Typical entry-level education | Associate’s degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| On-the-job training | None |
| Jobs, 2025 | About 404,900 |
| Job outlook, 2025 to 2035 | 0% (little or no change), about 1,100 fewer jobs |
| Openings each year, on average | About 40,800, mostly from workers who change occupations or leave the labor force |
| Important qualities | Communication skills, detail orientation, interpersonal skills, organizational skills and research skills |
Mistakes to Avoid
- Listing duties only. Add numbers and results where you can.
- Claiming case outcomes. Wins, settlements and verdicts depend on the attorney, not the assistant. Show your own work, such as records gathered and deadlines met.
- Sharing client details. Never name a client or describe a real case. Use general terms and numbers.
- Listing tasks that need a license. Do not claim legal advice or court representation.
- Using placeholder contact details. Add a working phone number and a professional email.
- Making up results. Use only numbers you can show from records.
- Typos. Proofread twice and read it aloud. Legal readers notice every error.
Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a personal injury legal assistant resume include?
A short summary, three selected achievements, your last two jobs with numbers, education, the certifications you hold and six to eight skills. Keep it to one page, and show injury cases supported, records requests, deadlines met and demand packages prepared for attorney review.
What education does a legal assistant need?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says paralegals and legal assistants typically need an associate’s degree or a certificate in paralegal studies, though some employers prefer a bachelor’s degree and others hire based on a high school diploma plus experience.
Do legal assistants need certification?
The BLS says certification is not required, but some employers prefer or require it, and it usually involves an exam and continuing education. List only credentials you hold, with the year.
What skills should a personal injury legal assistant list?
Client intake, medical records, demand letter drafts, insurance communication, case management, deadline tracking and confidentiality. The BLS lists communication skills, detail orientation, interpersonal skills, organizational skills and research skills as important qualities.
What numbers can I use on a personal injury legal assistant resume?
Injury cases supported, attorneys supported, records requested, pages reviewed, demand packages prepared, deadlines met and files kept complete. Use only numbers you can back up with records, and do not claim wins, settlements or verdicts, because those depend on the attorney, the facts and the court.
Do personal injury legal assistants give legal advice?
No. Legal assistants work under attorney supervision and cannot give legal advice or represent clients in court. State rules vary, so describe your tasks as work done for attorney review.
How much do legal assistants earn?
The BLS reports a May 2025 median of $62,890 a year ($30.24 an hour) for paralegals and legal assistants. Pay varies by state, employer and experience.
How do I handle client medical information on a resume?
Never name a client or share case details. Describe your work in general terms, such as requested and organized medical records for 15 new cases a month. Show that you follow privacy and confidentiality rules without revealing anything about a real case.
What is the job outlook?
The BLS projects 0% change (little or no change) for paralegals and legal assistants from 2025 to 2035, but about 40,800 openings a year, mostly from workers who change occupations or leave the labor force.
How long should a personal injury legal assistant resume be?
One page. Use three achievements and two jobs, and put the strongest numbers first.
Conclusion
A good personal injury legal assistant resume is short, specific and full of real numbers. Pick the sample that fits you, add your own proof and use the builder above to write yours today.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Paralegals and Legal Assistants (May 2025 pay, 2025 jobs and 2025 to 2035 projections). The sample resumes, names and employers are fictional.