Legal Administrative Assistant
Bailey Cowan Heckaman PLLC (BCH), a well-established national plaintiff law practice, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our winning team located near the Galleria in Houston, Texas. BCH is dedicated to the fundamental idea of helping people; we are passionate about standing up for the little guy and have recovered billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We are looking for someone with a strong hands-on work ethic and the same amount of passion for helping our clients.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, able to multitask, and will thrive in a fast-paced team atmosphere. As a Legal Administrative Assistant with our firm, you will be responsible for a variety of assignments but will focus primarily on providing administrative support to our attorneys and paralegals in our highly successful Personal Injury litigation department.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks, such as drafting correspondence, filing documents, and maintaining case files
- Contact clients to obtain materials and information needed to facilitate claim processing
- Assist with case management tasks such as data entry, document review, and summarizing medical records
- Accurately track case data in case management software
- Ability to operate in a 'paperless' environment and to maintain organized client files and legal documents in an electronic filing system
- Willingness to work in a team environment and offer assistance with other projects when needed
Qualifications:
- Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities
- Mature and professional individual with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail
- Ability to be flexible and work independently in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software, preferably Needles or FileVine
- Previous experience as a legal assistant or other legal position required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Houston, TX 77056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person