Paralegal Assistant

Job Full Description

Paralegal Assistant - Personal Injury Law Firm


Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Work Location: In Person

Job Summary


We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Paralegal Assistant to join a busy personal injury law firm. This position will provide administrative and case support to the legal team while helping ensure cases, medical records, correspondence, and legal documents are handled accurately and efficiently.


The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, comfortable handling confidential information, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, maintain, and file legal documents accurately and on time
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive client and case information
• Obtain, request, and track medical records related to personal injury cases
• Follow up with medical providers regarding outstanding records and documentation
• Draft and manage professional correspondence, including emails and letters
• Answer incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route communications appropriately
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with administrative and case-related tasks
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Perform general clerical duties, including scanning, copying, mailing, faxing, and filing
• Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and other documents as requested
• Track outstanding documentation and follow up as necessary
• Provide additional administrative support to the legal team as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant, paralegal assistant, administrative assistant, clerical assistant, or similar role
• Previous law firm or legal department experience strongly preferred
• Personal injury experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional phone and email etiquette
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Dependable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite , including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
• Experience with legal document or case management software preferred
• Comfortable learning new computer systems and processes

Schedule


Monday-Friday
9:00 AM-5:00 PM


This is an in-office position and requires consistent, reliable attendance.

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity


This is a temp-to-hire position with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment based on performance, attendance, and overall fit.


Upon permanent hire, available benefits may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Ideal Candidate


The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a detail-driven, deadline-oriented environment and understands the importance of accuracy and follow-through in legal work. They should be comfortable communicating with clients, medical providers, attorneys, and other professionals while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Apply online or at our office:


Express Employment Professionals can help you find the type of job that is a perfect fit for your needs and abilities, and you'll never pay a fee for our services and support.


Jobs and Staffing Solutions in your community from Express Employment Professionals | Dallas (North), TX


We are located at:

1350 E Arapaho Rd Suite #238

Richardson, TX 75081


View phone number on click.appcast.io


Monday-Thursday 9am-11am, 1p-3p


Friday 9am-12pm

Dallas (North), TX
3372
1350 E. Arapaho Rd
Suite 238
Richardson, TX 75081