Legal Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

#LI-Remote


H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant at a Top-Rated Law Firm with Competitive Salary and Benefits
H2: Legal Assistant Position at Thomas J. Henry Law

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the legal field? Look no further than Thomas J. Henry Law! We are currently seeking Legal Assistants to join our team and provide support to our attorneys in various locations across Texas.

At Thomas J. Henry Law, we pride ourselves on offering one of the highest median pay rates in comparison to other personal injury firms in the state. With a starting salary of $41,600 annually and generous salary growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals with the right experience to join our team.

As a Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to interact daily with our clients and potential new clients, providing them with the support they need while also assisting our attorneys in case building and management. Your responsibilities will include obtaining police reports, setting up insurance claims, managing rental car requests, and ensuring clients receive proper medical treatment. You will also be responsible for maintaining organized files and communicating with clients through various mediums.

To excel in this role, you must have superb organizational skills, the ability to handle confidential information with integrity, and the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are also essential, as you will be working closely with both clients and colleagues. A high school diploma or GED is required, and previous law office experience is preferred.

At Thomas J. Henry Law, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401K plan with employer matching. We also provide opportunities for career growth and development through our employee recognition programs and company events.

Join our award-winning team and take your career to the next level. Apply now for a Legal Assistant position at Thomas J. Henry Law in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, or Corpus Christi. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with employer matching, employee recognition programs, complimentary gym membership, company events

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Communication, time management, attention to detail, confidentiality, teamwork, customer service, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, office equipment, driving

High school diploma or GED

email, written reports, one on one presentation, etc. ) to address any case building, property damage, or case settling issues and direction
quickly and efficient obtain police reports from various police agencies
quickly and efficiently set up auto liability, uninsured (um), underinsured (uim), and personal injury protection (pip)/medical payment (med pay) claims daily
ensure clientele are receiving medical treatment if necessary and proper policies are being followed
handle clientele complaint issues, requests, and demands accordingly
effectively explain and execute attorney-client contracts to grow law firm and increase local clientele market share
provide close attention to all clients and potential new clients both in person and over the phone
resolve client’s property damage issues providing client with their respective options. manage rental car requests and rental car accounts per client file
file management encompassing keeping file organized and filing mail/faxes daily
other duties as assigned


legal assistant competencies

superb organizational and time management skills to include meticulous attention to detail
ability to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity
must be able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
outstanding attendance and punctuality
teamwork capacity to include ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the department and the organization in general
maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with policy and procedures
excellent written and verbal communication skills; researching/problem-solving skills
excellent client service skills and the ability to promote and maintain a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions


legal assistant preferred education and experience

high school diploma or ged required
previous law office experience preferred
customer service background preferred
proficient in microsoft office (word, excel and powerpoint)
experience with salesforce software or other crm system
experience with a variety of office equipment
must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record

legal assistant benefits include:

medical – 80% employer contribution
dental, vision, life & other supplemental insurance
401k with employer matching (up to 4%)
employee recognition programs
complimentary gym membership
company events – to include giving back to the community!

why work here?

this is the firm that will take your career to the next level

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED, previous law office experience, customer service background

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