Personal Injury Legal Assistant - Full Time

KEY LAW OFFICE PC•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Key Trial Lawyers is a growing plaintiff's trial firm representing clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment litigation. We are seeking a reliable and self-motivated legal assistant to work directly with our attorneys, performing a variety of complex legal and administrative support duties. The ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, capable of working with limited supervision, and committed to helping us meet all our clients' needs.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of general office practices and legal terminology
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, legal case management software, and E-filing systems preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and/or plaintiff's employment law
Familiarity with medical records and medical billing terminology
Familiarity with state and federal court filing procedures and local rules

Responsibilities

Maintains and organizes physical and electronic client files, including medical records, billing records, and case chronologies
Requests, tracks, and organizes medical records, medical bills, and employment records; prepares HIPAA authorizations and records requests
Prepares medical chronologies and damages summaries in support of demand packages and case evaluation
Prepares, reviews, and edits legal correspondence and standard legal documents, including demand letters, discovery responses, and settlement documentation
Calendars and monitors critical deadlines, including statutes of limitations, Chapter 74 pre-suit notice periods, expert report deadlines, and EEOC/TWC charge and right-to-sue deadlines
Files legal documents with state and federal courts and administrative agencies as required
Manages attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, depositions, mediations, and court dates
Assists in coordinating discovery, including calendaring, document production, deposition preparation, and preparation of exhibits
Communicates with insurance adjusters, medical providers, and records custodians on case status and documentation requests
Assists with lien and subrogation tracking, including health insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, and letters of protection
Coordinates with retained experts and treating providers on scheduling and document delivery
Conducts basic legal research and gathers relevant case information
Communicates professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
Reviews and distributes incoming mail; screens telephone calls for attorneys
Greets clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
Provides general administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed