What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Deuterman Law Group?
Legal Assistant
An opportunity to join one of North Carolina’s foremost injury law firms.
If you're ready for a career that's more than a job, where you contribute to a close-knit team and make a meaningful impact on the community, here’s your chance. Our rapid growth has led us to seek a dedicated Legal Assistant to enhance our operations in our Greensboro or Winston-Salem, NC office. If you meet our requirements––and we meet yours––we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills are a must
- Strong listening skills and ability to empathize with potential clients while remaining professional
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced work environment
- Self starter, eager to learn and willing to work
- Good computer skills and willingness to learn new computer programs
- Pervious experience in injury law a plus
Responsibilities
- Requesting medical records and billing statements from various medical providers
- Navigating online provider portals to obtain invoices, medical records, and billing statements
- Processing extensive medical records by organizing such records based on medical providers and dates of service
- Processing itemized billing statements and reflect insurance payments and/or adjustments in an organized spreadsheet
- Processing invoices for medical records and billing statements
- Requesting checks in accordance with received invoices
- Mailing checks to medical providers
- Following up on requested medical records and billing statements in a timely manner
- Reviewing accident reports and provided details in order to open new case files in software program
- Processing mail including scanning, notating and saving to file
- Confirming outstanding provider balances and updating balances accordingly
- Updating firm’s database with contact information for medical providers
- Conducting client meetings to sign documents, pick up checks, etc. as needed by Paralegal
- Mailing various letters and documents to clients, providers, and insurance companies as directed by Paralegal
- Processing initial paperwork signed by clients
- Preparing demand packages for review before sending to insurance adjusters
- Sending out demand packages via email and/or mail
- Updating checklists based on tasks completed
At Deuterman Law Group, your contribution will have an impact.
As a Legal Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in the lives of our clients. From conducting client meetings to coordinating crucial case details, you'll be part of a team that champions justice and recovery. As you collaborate with clients, attorneys, and fellow team members, you'll be a driving force in ensuring our clients' voices are heard and their lives are restored.
Our work culture sets us apart.
We value our employees and actively foster a positive and supportive environment. Recognized for many years by the Triad Business Journal as Best Places to Work, our passion for excellence is proven by the loyalty of our staff. We're committed to giving back to our community in diverse ways. We enjoy gathering as friends and colleagues to celebrate birthdays, special occasions, holidays, fun departmental challenges, and family get togethers. We’re a team where your contributions matter and your personal goals make a difference.
We believe competitive compensation and benefits are important.
Salaries are competitive, reflecting experience and education. We offer a full suite of benefits that includes health care coverage for employees and their families. This package features:
- 401k plan with company 401k matching contribution
- Three (3) medical insurance plan options
- Medical & dependent care Flexible Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account with Company matching contribution
- Vision & dental insurance
- Life insurance coverage with the option to purchase additional coverage
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Three (3) weeks paid time off & twelve (12) paid holidays
- Critical illness coverage, accident coverage & hospital indemnity coverage
- Pet insurance
- Quarterly bonus opportunity
- Monetary Service Milestones
- Training & Educational Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunity
- Career Advancement Opportunities
It’s Not Just Where You Work. It’s What You’re Working Towards.
Come grow with us! At Deuterman Law Group, we're looking for a highly capable individual ready to contribute to something bigger than themselves. If you're inspired to create change, support your community, and be part of a tight-knit team, we invite you to take the next step. Visit our career page at deutermanlaw.com/careers. Please send your updated resume and a cover letter that highlights your alignment with our mission.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20