What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Disability Legal Assistant position at Deuterman Law Group?
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 Veterans Disability 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 is required
- Prior experience in Veterans Disability or Social Security Disability law a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex calendar scheduling and task management
- Demonstrated customer service skills are a must
- Strong listening skills and ability to empathize with clients while remaining professional
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive client information
- 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
- Prior experience coordinating calendars in a legal or professional setting a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain attorney calendars, scheduling hearings, and corresponding with court officials
- Navigating online provider portals to obtain medical records
- Processing extensive records by organizing such records based on medical providers and dates of service
- Processing itemized billing statements in an organized spreadsheet
- Processing invoices for records and billing statements
- Requesting checks in accordance with received invoices
- Following up on requested claim inquires
- Processing mail including scanning, notating and saving to file
- Updating firm’s database with contact information for medical providers
- Processing initial paperwork signed by clients
- Updating checklists based on tasks completed
At Deuterman Law Group, your contribution will have an impact.
As a Veterans Disability Legal Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in the lives of our clients. From coordinating attorney calendars to working with co-workers on 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
- 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