Pre-Litigation Department Manager

Zinda Law Group, a rapidly growing and prestigious personal injury law firm, is seeking a dynamic and intelligent Pre-Litigation Department Manager /Senior Paralegal to join our team in our Austin, TX office.

At ZLG, we pride ourselves on our skills, compassion, and commitment to helping those in need. Around here, we do things differently; we are innovative and use cutting edge technology. This year our firm was recognized by the Austin Business Journal as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Central Texas.

This is a permanent full-time, in-person position. Our principal office is in Austin, Texas, with offices in Denver, Dallas, El Paso, and across the Southwest. As a Pre-Litigation Department Manager /Senior Paralegal, you will play a critical role in helping our clients navigate complex legal matters and resolve their cases while overseeing our firm's pre-litigation department.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of pre-litigation department, including ensuring team's adherence to processes and procedures and accuracy of work product.
• Training new Paralegals and Legal Assistants on pre-litigation duties.
• Assisting Attorneys and Paralegals with managing cases from intake and opening through settlement and closing.
  
• Promoting high quality client service and client communication throughout the department.
• Monitoring medical treatments and liens for clients.
• Reviewing and analyzing medical records, demand packages, and reports.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree;
• 3+ years of experience as a pre-litigation paralegal, preferably in personal injury but must be civil litigation;
• 1 year of Training or Management Experience;
• Strong client communication skills;
• Ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $60,000-150,000, depending on experience ;
• Paid time off (20 days) and 10 paid holidays;
• IRA plan with company contribution match (up to 3% match);
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (90% of Medical covered by the firm);
• Paid parental leave.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and mentoring by our outstanding team;
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the firm

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Firm Philosophy: It is our belief that every member of our team is valuable and should have the opportunity for a financially and personally fulfilling career. At Zinda Law Group, we strive to end each day knowing we have done a great job for our clients and have made a positive contribution to the lives of others.

 Our core principles are:

1. Excellence Always;
2. Only the Best;
3. Failure is Not an Option;
4. We All Take Out the Trash;
5. Run the Firm Like a Business.

Company Comradery:  Weekly Bonus Award, Team Building, Firm Paid Happy Hours, Charity Drives, Team Lunches, Catered Lunch on Thursdays, Breakfast Tacos on Mondays, and an Annual Holiday Party in Austin, TX.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Zinda Law Group 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, veteran status, or other protected status as required by applicable law.

By submitting this application, I understand Zinda Law Group may use review publicly available information about me in order to assess my suitability for employment.