Litigation Legal Assistant: Fast-Paced Personal Injury Team

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

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.