Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C., a growing national subrogation and litigation firm with offices in Hartford, WI; New Orleans, LA; Irvine, CA; Austin, TX; Jacksonville, FL; is seeking an experienced and reliable Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our rapidly growing team in Austin, TX.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Work directly with attorneys by conducting legal research, scheduling depositions and appointments, maintaining a detailed calendar, preparing drafts of discovery demands and responses, preparing for trial, preparing demand letters, as well as preparing drafts of other various legal documents;
• Documenting and understanding legal proceedings in local and national settings, including utilization of PACER, ECF systems, and e-filing;
• Converse directly with lawyers, clients, administrative staff, clerical personnel, courtroom staff members;
• Answer phones and take messages as needed;
• Handle pre-suit auto subrogation cases nationwide, including litigation legal assistant support for attorney(s) licensed in Texas, New Mexico and Tennessee;
• Proofread legal documents, such as briefs and pleadings;
• Maintain and organize electronic files; update files with case status and information.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or certification is a plus
• Knowledge of both Federal and State Court civil procedure is a strong plus
• Knowledge of mediation preparation and medical records summary is a strong plus
• Knowledge of Insurance Defense a strong plus
• Must have previous law office or corporate legal department experience
• Must be able to handle deadlines and have a strong attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task and work overtime as needed
• Must be a team player where no task is too small or unimportant when working on projects
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with a knowledge of document/case management and timekeeping software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Share File and PACER is a strong plus
• Familiarity with legal procedures locally and nationally
• Computer skills, including word-processing programs, case management programs, timekeeping programs, and court filing; MS Office PowerPoint and Excel experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail oriented

Salary is negotiable, health/dental insurance provided, 401(k) with employer match.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person