Legal Assistant

The Wilhite Law Firm; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Job summary

The Wilhite Law Firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, research, and client coordination in a fast-paced personal injury environment. You will handle drafting, filing, and communications, ensuring timely follow-up with clients, experts, and staff.

Ideal candidates will have proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal software, and docketing programs, plus excellent organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience in use of legal software, case management, and docketing programs.
• An associate degree, some college, or related experience preferred.
• Entry level, experience with high volume administrative work necessitating organization and following up on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares draft letters and completes forms.
• Reviews medical records and other confidential information.
• Files documents with other agencies and providers.
• Communicates with clients, attorneys, subject matter experts.
• Follows up and drives the pre-legal document process to ensure timeliness.
• Follows up and drives the bill review processes to ensure accuracy.
• Respond to emails and phone calls, contact insurance and medical offices, and inform the team of deadlines.
• Follow up with expert witnesses, clients, medical professionals, and vendors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Follow-up skills

Education

Associate degree or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Case management

Docketing programs

Job description

Description

Looking to become a team member at a

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Looking to become a team member at a top tier award winning personal injury law firm?

The Litigation Legal Assistant will support attorneys and paralegals in providing administrative support, research, and follow up with clients, experts, and firm staff.

Duties/Responsibilities Under The Direction Of Paralegal Or Attorney

• Prepares draft letters and completes forms.
• Reviews medical records and other confidential information.
• Files documents with other agencies and providers.
• Communicates with clients, attorneys, subject matter experts.
• Follows up and drives the pre-legal document process to ensure timeliness.
• Follows up and drives the bill review processes to ensure accuracy.
• Respond to emails and phone calls, contact insurance and medical offices, and inform the team of deadlines.
• Follow up with expert witnesses, clients, medical professionals, and vendors.

Compensation & Benefits

• $48-52k annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive benefit package
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k with match

What you need to bring:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience in use of legal software, case management, and docketing programs.
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates should have strong organizational, follow-up, detail orientation, and communication skills.
• An associate degree, some college, or related experience preferred.
• Entry level, experience with high volume administrative work necessitating organization and following up on tasks.

You will only be a fit if you exemplify our Core Values:

• Committed - fearless, driven, accountable, resilient
• Mindful – prudent, critical thinking, results oriented problem solvers
• Agile – continually improve, love to learn, flexible
• Collaborative – kind, authentic, FUN, team player who loves to win

If you fit this profile, we'd love to talk with you!

Salary Description

48k - 52k