Legal Assistant - Pre-Litigation, Workers' Compensation and Receptionist

Houston personal injury lawfirm has openings for a prelitigation case manager, workers' compensation case manager and receptionist.  Bilingual English/Spanish is necessary.

 

The Pre Litigation Case Manager will assist in developing case information by coordinating medical treatment, assisting in settling property damage, ordering medical records evidence, and preparing demands in anticipation of settlement under supervision of an attorney.

Duties:

* Builds cases by interviewing prospective clients; obtaining case information; reviewing information with an attorney.

* Collects case evidence and documentation by contacting people involved in the case; inputting information into file database and case management software; logging incoming mail; forwarding information requirements to an investigator.

* Keeps clients informed by communicating case progress.

* Moves cases forward by verifying outstanding balances; preparing settlement documentation; passing case to litigation.

* Accomplishes law firm mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Research Skills, Analyzing Information, Legal Administration Skills, Organization, Planning, Self-Development, Deadline-Oriented, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, PC Proficiency, Client Relationships

 

The Workers' Compensation Case Manager will assist in setting up a claim, developing case information by coordinating medical treatment, and requesting hearings under supervision of an attorney.

Duties:

* Builds cases by interviewing prospective clients; obtaining case information; reviewing information with an attorney.

* Collects case evidence and documentation by contacting people involved in the case; inputting information into file database and case management software; logging incoming mail.

* Keeps clients informed by communicating case progress.

* Accomplishes law firm mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Research Skills, Analyzing Information, Legal Administration Skills, Organization, Planning, Self-Development, Deadline-Oriented, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, PC Proficiency, Client Relationships

 

 

The Receptionist will serve clients and visitors by greeting and referring them; notifying staff member of their arrival; maintaining reception room security and appearance.

 

Duties:

* Welcomes clients and visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; transferring calls; answering or referring inquiries.

* Helps potential clients by screening type of inquiry; transferring call to attorney or legal assistant.

* Maintains reception areas by straightening up; requesting help for potential security issues; telephone equipment.

* Updates appointment and location schedules by inputting data.

* Supports attorneys by following-up on "no show" appointments; preparing files for new clients.

Skills/Qualifications:

PC Proficiency, Professionalism, Informing Others, Meeting Planning, Reporting Skills, Scheduling, Telephone Skills, Multi-tasking, Phone Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Client Relationships