Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Carlson Law Firm is one of the largest firms of our type in Texas and still growing. We are seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our North Austin team and help us deliver excellent service to our team, clients, and community. If you are caring, detail-oriented, and a self-starter, this could be the job for you.

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal is responsible for providing signature customer service while managing and working pre-litigation and litigation cases. They provide crucial administrative and case management support to attorneys, case manager, and legal staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to gathering and organizing medical records, drafting legal documents, communicating with clients and third parties, and assisting with trial preparation. This role involves a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and sensitivity due to the nature of medical malpractice and sexual assault cases.

Key Job Responsibilities:

· Maintain and organize case files, manage deadlines, and update case management systems

· Collect and organize medical records, bills, and other evidence from clients and healthcare facilities

· Coordinating directly with experts

· Calendaring deadlines and tracking them throughout cases

· Corresponding regularly with various entities and individuals

· Disbursing and sending out settlement payments

· Drafting demands, discovery requests and responses, pleadings, expert designations, notice letters/authorizations, etc.

· Scheduling depositions, mediations, and trials; attending events as needed.

Education, Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

· High school education or equivalent

· 6 months to 2 years (or more) of legal assistant/paralegal experience preferred, but not required

· 3-5 years of work experience in medical or related fields preferred, but not required

· Basic understanding of computers, good typing skills, and ability to learn software systems

· Able to work with minimal supervision

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Customer service oriented

· Motivated

· Dependable

· Resourceful

· Proactive

· Adaptable

· Good Critical Thinking Skills

The Carlson Law Firm is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This is an in-person position located in our N. Austin office. Are you able to commit to working Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM at this location?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local/state laws?

Experience:

• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical records: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person