Job Overview:

Our client is looking for a Legal Assistant and Client Coordinator to serve as the essential communication bridge between a busy attorney and their clients, ensuring every client stays informed without pulling the attorney away from critical legal work. In this role, you will manage daily scheduling, coordinate appointments, and provide timely status updates on personal injury cases. By handling administrative operations and client touchpoints, you will allow the attorney to focus on litigation while keeping the practice running smoothly.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CST, with a 1-hour unpaid break; Full-time, 40 work hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily scheduling, appointments, and reminders for the attorney.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients seeking status updates on their personal injury cases.
• Communicate case progress and developments to clients in a clear, professional manner.
• Learn and stay current on the status of litigating cases and those in settlement negotiations.
• Coordinate with the attorney regularly to receive updates on case developments.
• Handle administrative tasks to free up the attorney's time for litigation work.
• Maintain organized records and communications through cloud-based systems.
• Provide professional client service that reflects well on the firm.

Requirements:

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, that clients can easily understand.
• Proven experience in administrative support or personal assistant roles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and appointments.
• Comfortable learning new information quickly and retaining case details.
• Professional phone manner and client service orientation.
• Experience working with cloud-based systems and technology.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with the attorney.
• Reliable and detail-oriented work style.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a legal environment or law firm setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience communicating with clients about case status or project updates.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 tools.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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