Legal Assistant

Texas Mutual Insurance Company•Austin, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Texas Mutual, the company is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The company focuses on creating a stronger, safer Texas by helping injured workers return to a productive life, empowering businesses to succeed, and giving back to communities. This Legal Assistant role offers a flex-hybrid work environment, with generous vacation, personal, and sick time. Employees have the opportunity to volunteer during the workday with organizations meaningful to them. The modern office is located in the heart of Mueller, surrounded by parks, restaurants, and shopping, and includes an on-site fitness center. As a Legal Assistant, the individual will provide comprehensive legal support to attorneys across all aspects of case management and legal services delivery, adapting to individual attorney working styles and practice area needs. The team is described as small, highly skilled, collaborative, and willing to 'roll up their sleeves' to get the job done.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
At Least two years of related work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

Assists and supports attorneys in the delivery of legal services.
Drafting legal correspondence and documents including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and agreements.
Preparing, finalizing, and filing legal documents with courts and administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with specific rules and deadlines.
Conducting legal research using various resources, including online databases, legal libraries, and case law databases, to gather relevant information for ongoing cases or legal projects.
Processing assigned subpoena requests by reviewing claim file, pulling requested file material, identifying and withholding privileged documents; responding to direct written questions; invoicing third parties; and seeking guidance from attorneys or senior legal assistant when appropriate.
Preparing check requests for filing fees, transcripts, or medical records.
Supports effective case management and administration.
Maintaining case-specific calendar deadlines and checklists for attorneys; communicating with and assisting attorneys regarding plan of action.
Organizing and maintaining case files, ensuring all relevant documents, evidence, and correspondence are properly indexed and readily accessible.
Maintaining accurate case file notations upon receipt of payment notifications from Accounting, ensuring timely reporting to the Subrogation department.
Preparing materials for trials, hearings, and depositions, as directed by attorney; communicating with court coordinators; assembling trial and hearing notebooks; and making travel arrangements.
Scheduling depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings and providing scheduling assistance to court reporters, witnesses, outside counsel, and opposing counsel for court hearings.
Completes special projects as assigned.