Legal Writing Specialist

Sandoval & James Car Accident & Injury Attorneys

Austin, TX

$40,000 to $50,000 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Sandoval & James, PLLC, one of the largest and fastest-growing plaintiff's firms in Austin, TX, is seeking a candidate with a professional or educational background in writing to join our team. This candidate will work with multiple attorneys in the firm's pre-litigation division. This position is intended for a person that is detailed oriented and has a passion for writing.

Major Job Duties

Reviewing case facts with a supervising attorney.
Reviewing medical bills and records.
Drafting persuasive, detailed demand letters for injured clients.
Drafting other documents as assigned.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Educational background or professional background in writing.
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in writing.
Two or more years of experience as a professional writer or researcher (This experience does not have to be law-related).
Experience working at a personal injury law firm.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Firm Benefits

Starting salary of $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 DOE;
Health insurance for employee and immediate family in household;
Holiday paid time off;
General paid time off for vacation/personal/sick leave;
401K Plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term disability coverage;
Life Insurance
Gym membership
Ongoing mentorship and training; and
Opportunities for growth and advancement.

Candidates must submit 1-2 writing samples and a resume.

Company Description

We are a personal injury firm built on our dedication to our clients. Our clients are our passion and purpose, and we are devoted to helping them recover from their injuries and dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for their cases. We are a diverse team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants from all areas of life. We view everyone at our firm as a family; this led to creating a benefits package covering the employee and their family. Philosophy: Our managers share a common goal and philosophy in training, development, and growth. We are very hands-on in training our attorneys and staff and will ensure they are on a path to succeed at our firm. We have ongoing internal CLEs with Q & As. We strive to provide the best service for our clients, so we want to develop our attorneys to reach their full potential and be proud to be a part of Sandoval & James, PLLC. Culture: The managers, including firm partners, have an open door policy to meet with anyone at the firm. While we work at a fast pace and are always trying to get better and strive for perfection, the firm culture remains light and laidback. We want everyone to enjoy coming to work since it's a second home.

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