Legal Assistant

Must have a working knowledge of personal injuryPreferred to have a working knowledge of employment lawAnswer incoming calls to provide callers with basic case informationMust be able to assist with the client screening and intake process for all casesMust be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writingDraft and send various letters to clients, insurance companies, medical providers, and other case contactsSort, scan, and document mail and other correspondenceProblem SolverThink outside of the BoxDraft petitions and complaints to file lawsuits in State and Federal Court.Draft motions and responses to motionsDraft Initial Disclosures.Draft Discovery Responses and objections.Draft Discovery requests (admissions, disclosure, interrogatories, and productions) to propound on opposing counsel.Draft subpoenas and notices of intent to take a deposition.Coordinate service of process on citations and summons with private process servers.Calendar all deadlines and ensure that deadlines are met. - Make use of an effective tickler system.Schedule depositions, court hearings, conferences, meetings, travel, and mediations.All trial preparation tasks traditionally handled by Legal Assistants.Prepare Trial notebooks, trial exhibits, jury charges, witness lists, and exhibits lists.Perform intake and screening with potential clients.Complete file review for new cases.Prepare deposition summaries.Prepare case summariesLien negotiations and reductions.Request client's medical and billing records.Prepare summary of medical recordsRedact records.Maintain communication with insurance companies, attorneys, courts, and medical providers.Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.Conduct appropriate legal research in Westlaw.Draft legal documents, including but limited to motions and other court-related filings.E-file court documents in the Texas E-filing systemPrepare correspondence to clients, courts, and opposing counsel.Must be familiar with PACER, ECF, Texas E-file, and Westlaw.Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.Participate in ongoing business development, networking opportunities, and marketing activities.Powered by JazzHR