Bilingual Litigation Paralegal - Austin, United States - DJC Law, PLLC

Description

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or associate's degree in paralegal studies (with paralegal certificate) preferred
• 23 years of experience working as a paralegal required, prior experience in a litigation focused role is preferred
• Must be bilingual in Spanish
• 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

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.