Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable and organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our law firm. The position will primarily involve personal injury and civil rights cases, with responsibilities ranging from client communication and case management to assisting attorneys with litigation and court filings.

This is a hybrid position, with some days worked in the office and others worked remotely. We are looking for someone who communicates well, stays organized, and is comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with personal injury, civil rights, and other civil litigation matters.
• Maintain and organize client files, records, medical records, discovery, correspondence, and other case materials.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding their cases and obtain necessary documents and information.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, insurance companies, and other parties as needed.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, and other legal documents.
• Assist with filing documents in state and federal courts.
• Track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, and other important case dates.
• Request and organize medical records, billing records, police reports, and other evidence.
• Assist with personal injury claims, including communication with insurance carriers and medical providers.
• Provide general administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior legal assistant or paralegal experience is preferred.
• Prior law firm experience involving personal injury cases is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and assignments at the same time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients, courts, attorneys, insurance companies, and medical providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word is preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing systems and legal case management software is a plus.
• Spanish fluency or proficiency is a major plus.
• Ability to work independently while also working closely with attorneys and other staff.
• Professional and dependable when handling confidential client information.

This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys working directly with clients, keeping cases organized, and being involved in the day-to-day handling of litigation. We offer a hybrid work schedule with both in-office and remote workdays.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75234