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Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Houston, TX, 77006, USPosted 20 months ago
Full-timeonsite
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to lawyers, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented. Bilingual in both English and Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Daily interactions with clients, attorneys, insurance companies, doctors, medical office staff, etc.
- Request and gather medical and billing records
- Draft and review legal documents
- Manage cases, administrative duties, and calendar all court appointed deadlines
- Conduct research and analyze case law
- Follow up with clients on a consistent basis
- Meet with supervisor monthly to discuss status of all managing cases
- Assist attorney with file preparation prior to depositions, mediation, court hearings, and trial
- Organize and calendar deadlines
- E-Fax and E-File case documents
- Must be able to work M-F from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Attend to other paralegal/legal assistant duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred
- Ability to prioritize, pay attention to detail, follow procedures and work effectively with others
- Due to constant interaction with others, must be customer-service oriented and present a professional image
- Demonstrate leadership ability and exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential client information
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proactive results-focused work ethic
- Must be on time to work, dependable, and reliable