Legal Assistant for Personal Injury Law Firm

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury

Plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Baytown (approximately 20 minutes from downtown Houston) is seeking a Legal Assistant. Experience in personal injury law is required. Two (2) years of recent plaintiff's personal injury experience is preferred. The candidate must be able to handle a moderate caseload; 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.

The legal assistant will assist with office communications and be the center of communication for and between the client, attorney, medical providers, and insurance companies; coordinate and manage medical treatment care for clients as necessary; escalate issues to the attorney as appropriate; handle client intake; gather medical records and bills; prepare demands; assist the attorney in medical bill and lien reductions as requested; prepare settlement packets and coordinate client sign-outs; draft letters and discovery responses. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of personal injury cases from beginning to end
• Communicating and corresponding with clients, medical providers, 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 by phone and in person
• Maintaining client files
• Order medical and billing records and follow-up with providers on status
• Review, analyze and summarize case files and medical records
• Preparing various legal documents, including discovery responses, pleadings, and demand letters

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
• 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
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be a motivated self-starter who can work independently and under the direct supervision of attorney
• Follow up skills

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• A positive outlook
• Strong professionalism both in appearance and presentation
• Can work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Associates Degree or higher strongly preferred. Paralegal certificate also preferred.
• Three references including at least one former employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour which is $40,000 - $50,000 (DOE). This is a range and starting pay will be based on experience and education. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE - ALL RESPONSES SHOULD BE THROUGH really EMAIL.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401K plan
• Discretionary Bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baytown, TX 77521: Reliably commute before starting work (Required)

If you are passionate about supporting the legal field and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Legal Assistant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• personal injury: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baytown, TX 77521 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baytown, TX 77521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24