Legal Assistant

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) Job Summary LEGAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
• Request and gather all police reports, and all relevant documentation.
• Create and oversee process for all subrogation liens
• Persistent investigative skills
• Strong ability to maintain and organize case files
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong eye for detail
• Works well as part of a team
• Familiar with regional personal injury statutes
• Ability to analyze and problem solve with minimal guidance
• Expected to be a self starter and take initiative by being proactive
• Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners.
• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Locate and develop case relevant information.
• Draft and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Scan, print and upload legal documents into client database.
• Answer and direct phone calls as necessary
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and oversee calendars
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.

Requirements

• At least 1 year experience in a personal injury firm working as intake specialist or legal assistant preferred
• 1-3 years of customer service experience required.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system is preferred
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office is preferred
• Computer literacy is a must
• Proficiency in English is a must Compensation: $45,000.00 per year