Legal Assistant in Dallas, Texas at The Wilhite Law Firm

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

Friday happy hour

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!