Legal Assistant - Pre-Litigation

McCraw Law Group•McKinney, TX

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About The Position

This role focuses on managing pre-litigation cases from intake through resolution or transfer to litigation. The primary goal is to advance cases consistently and accurately by managing medical treatment, investigations, documentation, and negotiations, ensuring cases progress without unnecessary delay or downstream risk. The ideal candidate will understand the role's intricacies, possess the necessary skills, time, and energy to execute responsibilities at a high level, and align with the company's core values of Hunger, Execution, Compassion, Team Over Self, Ownership, and Doing the Right Thing. The most critical outcome for this position is the accurate and consistent advancement of assigned pre-litigation cases toward resolution or litigation readiness with minimal rework or escalation. Key focus areas include consistent execution, accurate documentation, proactive medical and lien awareness, clear communication, and early escalation of risks or missed deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and case handling.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage a caseload in a deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency with case management systems and standard office software.
Deep alignment with McCraw Law Group’s Core Values (HECTOR).
A commitment to maintaining a positive office environment and strict adherence to the firm's "Zero Tolerance" policy regarding office gossip, drama, or behavior that negatively affects office morale or individual employees.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate, associate degree, or college coursework in legal studies or a related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
1+ year experience in personal injury pre-litigation, case management, or a related legal role preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned caseload from intake handoff through resolution or litigation transfer.
Coordinate medical treatment, follow-up, and documentation.
Communicate with clients, medical providers, carriers, lienholders, and third parties as needed.
Monitor deadlines, case status, and readiness milestones.
Maintain accurate, complete, and organized case files in the case management system.
Ensure investigations, records, and lien issues are identified and coordinated with centralized teams.
Draft demands and supporting documentation in accordance with firm standards.
Prepare cases for negotiation, settlement, or litigation transfer.
Collaborate with Foundations, Records, Liens, attorneys, and internal teams to support case progression.
Escalate risks, delays, or case issues promptly to the Team Lead.
Participate in case reviews, meetings, and planning sessions as required.