DJC Law Firm, PLLC is looking for an experienced Bilingual Personal Injury Paralegal to join our San Antonio location. In this position, you'll play an integral role in ensuring that our clients are receiving the highest level of care from case sign-up to settlement. The ideal candidate will be a personable self-starter who works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to manage deadlines.
Responsibilities
Draft legal documents, letters, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under attorney supervision
Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, aiding with client meetings, submitting motions, researching legal publications, and coordinating witnesses
Order, review, and summarize medical records for preparing factual response to discovery
Negotiate liens, medical bills, and settlements with providers or insurance companies
Organize and review files for important transactions and documents and prepare documents to aid in attorney review of case files, including pleadings and discovery documents; working within the Firm’s Case Management Software and Database to properly document all activities, facts, and events in a case
Communicate with clients secondary to intake staff to ensure criteria are met and that the client has a prosecutable case, and once the case is filed, field communications from clients with questions about their case’s progress
Assist in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and conferences, completing many administrative tasks
Manage assigned docket (calendar) and maintain an organized filing index within our Case Management Software
Maintain client confidentiality through proper documentation and maintain good working relationships with clients, attorneys, and insurance companies.
Qualifications
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (with paralegal certificate) preferred
3 years prior experience working as a personal injury litigation paralegal required
Proficient at using Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
Familiarity with Filevine (Case Management Software) and general computer aptitude is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills required
Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Understanding of Personal Injury case management
Able to maintain professional relationships through excellent interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all resumes submitted.
Job Type Full-time
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance
Experience
Personal injury law: 3 years (Required)
Language
both Spanish and English (Required)
Ability to Commute
San Antonio, TX 78223 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
San Antonio, TX 78223: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location In person
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Responsibilities
Draft legal documents, letters, and pleadings such as complaints, interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under attorney supervision
Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, aiding with client meetings, submitting motions, researching legal publications, and coordinating witnesses
Order, review, and summarize medical records for preparing factual response to discovery
Negotiate liens, medical bills, and settlements with providers or insurance companies
Organize and review files for important transactions and documents and prepare documents to aid in attorney review of case files, including pleadings and discovery documents; working within the Firm’s Case Management Software and Database to properly document all activities, facts, and events in a case
Communicate with clients secondary to intake staff to ensure criteria are met and that the client has a prosecutable case, and once the case is filed, field communications from clients with questions about their case’s progress
Assist in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and conferences, completing many administrative tasks
Manage assigned docket (calendar) and maintain an organized filing index within our Case Management Software
Maintain client confidentiality through proper documentation and maintain good working relationships with clients, attorneys, and insurance companies.
Qualifications
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (with paralegal certificate) preferred
3 years prior experience working as a personal injury litigation paralegal required
Proficient at using Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
Familiarity with Filevine (Case Management Software) and general computer aptitude is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills required
Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Understanding of Personal Injury case management
Able to maintain professional relationships through excellent interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all resumes submitted.
Job Type Full-time
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance
Experience
Personal injury law: 3 years (Required)
Language
both Spanish and English (Required)
Ability to Commute
San Antonio, TX 78223 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
San Antonio, TX 78223: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location In person
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