Legal Assistant

Job Summary: The Legal Assistants work under the direct supervision of our Attorneys to ensure that our clients receive the excellent customer service they deserve. They conduct legal research, draft documents, and communicate with clients, adjusters, and other third parties in support of the work the Attorneys do so the client receives the best possible outcome for their case. Leadership Responsibilities: Demonstrates personal accountabilityContributes towards the success of othersUpholds the Firms Core Values: We Care, Humble Excellence, Collaborative Attitude, Challenge AcceptanceNo direct supervision responsibilities Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Consistent client contact to ensure medical records, treatment, and billing are up to dateRequests medical records and organizes them in a chronological order paying attention to items within the records that may need to be highlighted for review by the AttorneyRequests Google Reviews and referrals from clients. Forwards appropriate links and follows up as needed.Calculates settlement figures and drafts/completes settlement paperworkOrders health insurance ledgers/liens and audits to ensure they are completeUpdates client files in the client management software system so that Attorneys can review documents received, client medical status, expenses, etc.Takes the initiative to solve issues that may arise using available resources including the Attorney of recordDrafts legal correspondence as directedMonitors deadlines and juggle calendarsPerforms other administrative tasks such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, managing logistics, etc.May perform some or all of the following: Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the courtMaintain pleadings and discovery indexesPrepare discovery responsesOrganize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendicesAid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requestsGather relevant information from a variety of sourcesLiaise between trial teams and internal/external third partiesHelp with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparationSchedule calls with client or other events with client (such their depo, depo prep call, mediation, mediation prep call, etc.) Required Skills/Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office Products as applicableAbility to communicate effectively in English orally and in writingHighly organized with excellent follow up skillsAbility to professionally multitask and meet multiple deadlines simultaneouslyRespectful, confidential, and provides a trustworthy source for clients, vendors, and coworkersReliable and dependable in performing job-related tasks, finishing assigned projects, meeting deadlines and appointmentsStrong attention to detail and accuracySelf-motivated and driven to begin and complete tasks Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent education/experienceTwo (2) yeas of law office or comparable experienceOne (1) year of clerical experience Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements: Valid Drivers License and good driving recordMay travel occasionally to other officesProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by team members assigned to this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions. At Hughes & Coleman, we dont just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our Team Members, our products, and our community. The Firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.