What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Hensley Legal Group, PC?
HLG is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people and families who have been injured or disabled. What we do every day, with each client, positively impacts people as they face some of their most difficult times. Making a difference is what drives every member of this team. That allegiance to excellent service is what makes us one of the preeminent firms in our industry.
We are a committed and cohesive group of professionals—and also humans who pay attention to the employee experience and give back to our community. Our team is growing fast. We are looking for passionate people to join us—those who aren’t afraid of a challenge and who are known for going the extra mile. It’s who we are, and it’s what our clients deserve. If you’re looking for more than a daily grind where what you do matters, we’re looking for you.
Currently, we are looking for Legal Assistants to add to our team. This specific team works with brand new cases almost immediately after they first come in the door at HLG. The goal of the team is to evaluate each case to see how we can help and to sleuth out some vital details to set clients up for success as their cases move through the full HLG experience.
We hire for culture fit first. But individuals in this position should have:
- A High School Diploma or GED and/or
- 1 year of HLG Legal Assistant experience (or equivalent).
The legal assistants we are looking for are responsible for tasks like:
- Working with the attorney to find the best path to successfully onboarding client cases.
- Contacting police authorities to verify or collect accident reports.
- Encouraging clients to seek medical treatment to confirm or document their injuries.
- Investigating the availability of insurance coverage surrounding client cases.
- Serving as a client's point of contact and following up on treatment status while under your purview.
- Managing and using Case Management Software and our proven processes – driving efficiencies, ensuring accuracy and clarity, and keeping the wheels moving.
Successful Legal Assistants on this team are:
- Detail oriented
- Tech savvy
- Show initiative
- Think critically
- Embody excellent service and communication skills
Our people appreciate that we provide:
- Health and Vision Benefits; short-term/long-term disability; life insurance; dental insurance
- Flex schedule with core hours
- 401(k) matching
- PTO and paid sick days
- Volunteer opportunities in the community
- Paid Parental Leave
If this fits you, we’d love to talk. Alongside your resume, a cover letter introducing yourself and why you want to work with us is preferred. Apply here to launch the process.
