What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal- Personal Injury Defense position at Wilkins PLLC?
Legal Assistant/ Paralegal— Insurance Defense
Boutique civil litigation law firm in Beaumont is hiring for a full-time, in-office Legal Assistant/Paralegal position.
Candidate will be responsible for legal research, preparation of legal pleadings, discovery responses, agreements, client required reports, docket control orders, chronologies, paid/incurred summaries, calendaring deadlines, deposition outlines, client communications, and assisting with trials.
Must have 2-6 years' experience in personal injury defense/civil litigation.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; organizational, analytical and decision-making skills are required. We are a fast-paced firm with a large caseload. Candidate should have a proficient knowledge of MS365 software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel. Experience using Clio and Westlaw preferred.
Salary based on experience.
The Firm provides competitive benefits including medical, health and dental insurance, holidays and vacation. Salary is dependent on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
- Personal Injury Defense/ Civil Litigation: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Beaumont, TX 77701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
