Bilingual Legal Assistant

The Carlson Law Firm is one of the largest firms of our type in Texas and still growing. We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our growing Bryan 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 is responsible for providing signature customer service while managing and working pre-litigation and litigation cases. Providing administrative support to attorneys and case managers, correspond daily and maintain a good working relationship with clients, witnesses, attorneys, adjusters, medical providers and work colleagues. Organizing and maintaining a caseload of approximately 50-70 active personal injury cases; Dog bites, maritime, on the job injuries, slip and falls, motor vehicle accidents, etc.

Key Job Responsibilities:

· Interview potential clients about incidents and injuries specific to each case

· Assist with case planning

· Drafting, reviewing and filing insurance claims

· Request and review police and witness reports

· Gather and review medical reports and health insurance information

· Assist in preparing settlement demands

· Scanning, faxing, mailing and receiving legal documents

· Data entry

· Disbursing and sending out payments to medical providers

Education, Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

· High school education or equivalent

· 3-5 years of work experience in administration, customer service or related fields

· Basic understanding of computers and ability to learn software systems

· Able to work with minimal supervision

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Customer service oriented

· Motivated

· Dependable

· Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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

Benefits:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local/state laws?
• This is an in-person position, are you willing and able to work in the Bryan office Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm?
• Do you have experience in drafting professional written communication?

Experience:

• Office administration: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Required)

Work Location: In person