What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Personal Injury Litigation Bilingual Legal Assistant position at Carlson Law Firm?
The Carlson Law Firm is one of the largest firms of our type in Texas and still growing. We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Legal Assistant to join our growing South Austin team and help us deliver excellent service to our team, clients and community. If you are caring, detail-oriented and a self-starter, this could be the job for you.
The Legal Assistant is responsible for providing signature customer service while supporting attorneys and case managers throughout the case, from initial client contact to trial preparation. Managing case files, drafting and filing legal documents, gathering evidence, and communicating with clients, witnesses, medical providers, etc. Managing deadlines and assisting with discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings.
Key Job Responsibilities:
· State and Federal filing
· Assist with case planning
· Drafting and reviewing documents
· Gather and review medical reports
· Assist in preparing settlement documents
· Scanning, faxing, mailing and receiving legal documents
· Data entry
Education, Skills and Work Experience Requirements:
· High school education or equivalent
· 3-5 years of personal injury litigation legal assistant/paralegal work experience
· Able to work with minimal supervision
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Customer service oriented
· Motivated
· Dependable
· Bilingual (English/Spanish)
The Carlson Law Firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This is an in-person position. Can you commit to working Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm in our S. Austin office?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local/state laws?
Experience:
- Litigation Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23