Legal Assistant
Houston
Job Description Job Description Salary: $12 - $20
Aqrawi & Associates is hiring a case manager/legal assistant to assist the supervising attorney with a personal injury docket. This position supports the attorney handling both pre-litigation and litigation files from inception to settlement. This is a unique position that allows the candidate to handle a client's personal injury case from beginning to end.
The right candidate will be self motivated, organized, detail oriented, a team player, and knows how to delegate tasks. Pay will align with experience level.
Ensure reliable and consistent client updates are being given on each file.
Request medical billing and records from a third-party medical records service.
Communicate with adjusters and various insurance company staff to get information and decisions you need.
Make confident decisions on next steps with a file, coordinating with the supervising attorney as necessary.
Be able to establish trust and connections with your clients, following up with them routinely, and maintaining high levels of client support skills.
Be able to explain the entire claim and litigation process of a case in detail to a client in a way they understand and answer their questions when they have them.
Understand the pre-litigation process to a level where you can review medical records and bills to ensure they are complete and accurate for the file.
Understand medical and health insurance liens and be able to recognize when there is one, send out notices as required, and explain them to clients.
File pleadings and serve documents in state and federal court.
Draft and serve discovery and pleadings
Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other events with clients, opposing counsel, and supervising attorney.
Track deadlines and calendar appropriately.
Ensure every file is organized, clean, and has a task set for follow-up purposes.
Requirements:
Previous personal injury case manager experience preferred.
Exceptional phone and customer service skills
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12-$20 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
No travel
Ability to Relocate:
Houston, TX 77077: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person