Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Carlson Law Firm is one of the largest firms of our type in Texas and still growing. We are seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our Lubbock team and help us deliver excellent service to our team, clients, and community. If you are caring, detail-oriented, and a self-starter, this could be the job for you.

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal is responsible for providing signature customer service while managing and working pre-litigation and litigation cases. They provide support to attorneys, correspond and maintain a good working relationship with clients, witnesses, attorneys, adjusters, medical providers, and work colleagues. They also organize and maintain a caseload of approximately 40 active personal injury cases (i.e. dog bites, physical assaults, on the job injuries, slip and falls, motor vehicle accidents, etc.).

Key Job Responsibilities:

· Assisting with case planning and strategy

· Drafting, reviewing, and filing claims

· Gathering and reviewing medical records, health insurance information, police reports, and other evidence

· Calendaring deadlines and tracking them throughout cases

· Corresponding regularly with various entities and individuals

· Disbursing and sending out settlement payments

· Drafting demands, discovery requests and responses, pleadings, expert designations, etc.

· Scheduling depositions, mediations, and trials; attending events as needed.

Education, Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

· High school education or equivalent

· 6 months to 2 years (or more) of legal assistant/paralegal experience preferred, but not required

· 3-5 years of work experience in customer service or related fields preferred, but not required

· Basic understanding of computers and ability to learn software systems

· Able to work with minimal supervision

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Customer service oriented

· Motivated

· Dependable

· Resourceful

· Proactive

· Adaptable

· Good Critical Thinking Skills

The Carlson Law Firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local/state laws?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Office?
• Do you have experience in drafting professional written communication?
• This is an in-office position, are you willing to work in the Lubbock office

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm?

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19