Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Personal Injury
Established Plaintiff’s personal injury law firm located in Baytown (approximately 20 minutes from downtown Houston) is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with a minimum of 1 year of verifiable recent experience at a Texas plaintiff's personal injury law firm or litigation firm. The candidate must be able to handle a moderate caseload; must be able to multi-task, prioritize and have excellent attention to detail while maintaining organization; have a positive attitude; and an ability to function in a fast-paced environment. Must be dependable. Please respond by email. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
The legal assistant/paralegal will assist with office communications and be the center of communication for and between the client, attorney, medical providers, lien holders, and insurance companies; coordinate and manage medical treatment care for clients as necessary; escalate issues to the attorney as appropriate; handle client intake; gather all case related medical records and bills; prepare demands; monitor negotiations and offers; assist the attorney in medical bill and lien reductions as requested; prepare settlement packets and coordinate client sign-outs.
Responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of personal injury cases from beginning to end
Gather, analyze, and research information
Communicating and corresponding with clients, lien holders, providers and others in the legal community
Answering phone, ability to open up a new claim with insurance company. Provide, daily interaction with existing and potential clients, insurance companies, and medical providers, both via phone and in person
Maintaining client files
Review, analyze and summarize case files and medical records
Preparing various legal documents, including discovery responses and demands
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Special Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency with computers, telephone lines, and other related office equipment
Must have strong organizational skills; be able to follow instructions, switch tasks quickly and meet deadlines
Must exercise sound judgment, work independently, and maintain effective working relationship with attorney and others
Professional attitude and appearance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and reporting skills
Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Must be a highly motivated self-starter who can work independently and under the direct supervision
Customer service attitude
Follow up skills (Required)
Ability to handle and keep client information confidential
Proficiency with legal administration and writing
REQUIREMENTS:
Sense of urgency
Ability to think
Expected to be highly accurate
Ability to learn and adapt quickly
A positive outlook and vision
Lifelong learner who enjoys improving knowledge
Strong professionalism both in appearance and presentation
Can work independently
Ability to direct and facilitate conversations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour ($41,600 - $62,500 DOE). This is a range and starting pay will be based on experience and education.
Benefits:
Paid time off/paid vacation
Paid holidays
Discretionary Bonus
Retirement 401K
Possible health insurance
EXPERIENCE:
Personal injury law (Plaintiff): 1-2 years (Required)
Paralegal Certificate or Associates Degree
Associates or Bachelors Degree (Strongly Preferred)
Work Location: In person
