Contract Legal Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Brown Sims Full time
Job Overview
Brown Sims is seeking a skilled Contract Legal Support Specialist to join our team. This role offers an estimated salary of $65,000 per annum and comes with a range of benefits. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for drafting and preparing legal documents, as well as performing various administrative tasks.

About the Role
This position requires strong communication and composition skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for transcribing, composing, and typing routine correspondence, ordering and summarizing medical records, and preparing comprehensive medical analyses. Additionally, you will need to have a high level of attention to detail and be able to scrutinize a high volume of medical records daily.

Key Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare legal documents (e.g., pleadings, complaints, motions, subpoenas, general correspondence)
- Heavy billing/time entry ability required
- High level of communication skills required to communicate on behalf of attorneys
- Strong verbal and composition skills required
- Transcribe, compose, and type routine correspondence
- Order and summarize medical records; prepare comprehensive medical analyses
- Ability to scrutinize a high volume of medical records daily
- Confer with court personnel
- Prepare legal correspondence with limited guidance
- Perform clerical duties as needed

Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience including knowledge of format, procedures, and specialized terminology
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions
- Ability to compose complex legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
- Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm utilizing current word processing software; ability to use photocopy, fax, and other equipment to complete documents; ability to establish and maintain cordial and courteous working relationships with co-workers, other firm employees, and outside contacts in a fast-paced demanding environment

Work Environment
The work environment at Brown Sims is typically quiet, making it an ideal place for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to come and go repeatedly throughout the day as necessary; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, or crouch in order to retrieve and shelve files, make labels, send/receive faxes, and perform other secretarial duties.

Why Choose Us?
Brown Sims offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a generous health insurance package and opportunities for professional development.

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