A Legal Assistant will help to process huge volumes of information and will be involved in data entry, opening up files, liaising with insurance companies, reviewing files to determine the locations of medical treatment, sending for medical records and itemized bills, drafting correspondence, answering phones, and learning all aspects of personal injury law in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. COMPENSATION : Base salary ranges from $38,000 - $40,000 (depending on qualifications and experience), plus reachable monthly performance bonuses, and participation bonuses for business brought to the firm.