Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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 1-2 years of verifiable recent experience at a Texas plaintiff's personal injury law 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.

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: $43,000 - $66,000 DOE). This is a range and starting pay will be based on experience and education.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary Bonus
• Retirement plan
• Possible health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• Personal injury law (Plaintiff): 1-2 years (Required)
• Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
• Associates or Bachelors Degree (Strongly Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Plaintiff's Personal injury law: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baytown, TX 77521 (Required)

Work Location: In person