Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description :

Junell & Associates, PLLC is looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant that will deliver stellar service to our clients. Our firm operates in a professional office that deals with a high volume of confidential information. We expect our employees to treat each other and our clients with the highest degree of respect. We are constantly evolving and expanding our company’s vision, and our office is a very positive and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate for this position is professional, talented, and hardworking; and performs comfortably in a fast-moving, goal-oriented work environment. This position requires someone who is hyper-responsive and goes the extra mile to consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. Due to the nature of the company, a Legal Assistant should be familiar with legal terminology, detail orientated and work well with others on a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants. As a Legal Assistant with our firm, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of injury-related legal matters and become a contributor member working toward the success of our firm.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Telephone communication (inbound & outbound phone calls) with our firm’s clients to provide an accurate status of the client’s legal claim, answer any questions they may have, obtain missing information / documents, etc.
• Handle and process in-coming client communication (including preparing material needed for lawyer’s review), as well as out-going correspondence, including emails, text messages, and mail to clients.
• Draft, edit, and disseminate information to clients through email and letters, and to internal staff via email and spreadsheets.
• Correspond with firm’s third-party vendors via phone or email in a timely manner.
• Update and maintain the firm’s legal Client Relationship Management software in real time.
• Manage electronic case files in compliance with firm policies and Document Management System.
• Order medical records from medical facilities / medical providers.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as directed by paralegals / attorneys.
• Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports to send to internal staff.
• Schedule meetings for attorneys as needed.
• Carry out administrative duties associated with special projects as assigned by paralegals / attorneys.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and other miscellaneous legal duties as assigned.

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Background Check Disclosure

To ensure the safety and integrity of our work environment, candidates selected for this position may be subject to a background check. This check may include verification of educational credentials, employment history, criminal record, and any relevant professional licenses or certifications.

Company Description

Junell & Associates, PLLC is a premier boutique law firm specializing in mass tort and personal injury law, located in Houston’s Greenway Plaza area. We strive for success and our highly skilled attorneys provide exceptional legal representation for a diverse array of legal matters. Our firm is dedicated to our clients and ensuring they receive just compensation for their injuries, pain, and suffering. Our passion drives us to work with great urgency and efficiency as we aspire for excellence in all we do. It is our top priority to be empathetic, respectful, and responsive to our clients. Our firm fosters an enjoyable working environment, based on open communication and mutual respect, and encourages initiative, innovation, and teamwork. We strive to maintain a workplace where fellow employees are trusted and empowered to do their best.

Company Description

Junell & Associates, PLLC is a premier boutique law firm specializing in mass tort and personal injury law, located in Houston’s Greenway Plaza area. We strive for success and our highly skilled attorneys provide exceptional legal representation for a diverse array of legal matters. Our firm is dedicated to our clients and ensuring they receive just compensation for their injuries, pain, and suffering. Our passion drives us to work with great urgency and efficiency as we aspire for excellence in all we do. It is our top priority to be empathetic, respectful, and responsive to our clients. Our firm fosters an enjoyable working environment, based on open communication and mutual respect, and encourages initiative, innovation, and teamwork. We strive to maintain a workplace where fellow employees are trusted and empowered to do their best.