Personal Injury Legal Assistant - Full Time

Key-Law-Office-P; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Key Trial Lawyers in Austin, TX is seeking a reliable Legal Assistant to support our personal injury practice. You will work directly with attorneys, handling complex legal and administrative duties, including file management, records requests, and preparation of demand packages.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and capable of working with limited supervision while maintaining client confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and organizes client files and records.
• Requests and organizes medical records and employment records; prepares HIPAA authorizations.
• Prepares medical chronologies and damages summaries for demand packages.
• Prepares and edits legal documents including demand letters and settlement docs.
• Manages attorney calendars, depositions, and court dates.
• Assists with discovery and document production.
• Communicates with insurers, medical providers, and records custodians on case status.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

E-filing

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Legal case management software

E-filing systems

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Personal Injury Legal Assistant - Full Time

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent work experience (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

Compensation starting at $24/hr

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday – Friday

Experience

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location

In person