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Description We are in search of a Legal Assistant to work at our location in Houston, Texas. This role involves various tasks such as conducting client intakes, scheduling meetings, drafting engagement letters, and handling complaints. The assistant will also be responsible for managing case files, communicating with other members of the firm, and keeping track of client treatment statuses.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial client intakes via phone, text, email, or in person

• Schedule meetings and conference calls for attorneys

• Draft firm engagement letters and send them to prospective clients

• Request police reports and insurance policy traces

• Make Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests

• Follow up with clients regarding outstanding documentation

• Provide high-quality customer service

• Send out letters of representation to insurance carriers on behalf of clients and set up personal injury claims

• Create and set up client matters in firm case management software and/or physical files

• Scan, fax, mail, and email correspondence and documentation internally and to clients, opposing counsel, and/or insurance companies

• File client documents into their case matter on software and/or physical files

• Communicate with other members of the firm about pertinent treatment status of clients and any other issues brought to legal assistants’ attention by client, medical provider, or any other third party. Requirements • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Legal Assistant role or similar capacity.

• Proficiency in Case Management Software for tracking and managing legal cases.

• Experience with LexisNexis for conducting legal research and due diligence.

• Familiarity with Management Systems for organizing and managing resources.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites for document creation, data organization, and presentations.

• Experience with Calendar Management for scheduling meetings, deadlines, and events.

• Proven ability to handle complaints effectively and professionally.

• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain legal documentation.

• Experience with Client Intake, including gathering and recording client information.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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