[Hiring] Legal Assistant @Briefcase Legal Support, LLC

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our Texas-based personal injury practice as an independent contractor. In this role, you’ll work directly with U.S.-based attorneys and clients, manage meaningful casework, and play an important role in moving cases from pre-litigation through settlement.

• Support Clients: Serve as a key point of contact, provide case updates, answer general questions, coordinate appointments, and maintain professional and compassionate communication.
• Manage Cases: Open and maintain client files in Filevine or similar case management software, track deadlines and case activity, and help keep matters moving forward.
• Coordinate Medical Records: Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, accident reports, and other case documentation.
• Prepare Case Materials: Draft correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and basic legal documents under attorney or case manager supervision.
• Support Settlement Preparation: Assist with settlement demand packages and communicate with insurance adjusters as needed.
• Coordinate Litigation Activities: Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case-related events and maintain accurate calendars.
• Collaborate With the Legal Team: Work with attorneys, case managers, legal assistants, and investigators to support the progression of cases.
• Assist Where Needed: Provide support with intake, records retrieval, and other case-related responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a U.S.-based personal injury law firm.
• Hands-on pre-litigation personal injury experience, including case management, client communication, and obtaining medical records and bills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Familiarity with the U.S. personal injury litigation process, including discovery, pleadings, court filings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or in a comparable personal injury case support role.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client information.
• Experience with any legal case management system.
• Familiarity with medical records, medical billing, insurance claims, and settlement demands.
• Experience preparing settlement demand packages and communicating with insurance adjusters.

Benefits

• Quarterly Performance Bonuses – Earn additional compensation based on performance and results.
• Paid Time Off – Time away from work to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Paid Holidays – Paid time off for designated company holidays.
• Career Growth & Development – Continue developing your skills while working alongside professionals who value strong performance and initiative.
• A Results-Oriented Culture – Your reliability, contributions, and results are recognized and valued.

Work Arrangement

• Remote
• Independent Contractor
• Must be located outside the United States
• Must be available to work overlapping hours with our U.S.-based team

Compensation

$10.00–$12.00 USD per hour