What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant / Billing Manager position at MKC Law Group?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Billing Manager to join our dedicated legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal functions, manage billing processes efficiently, and contribute to the smooth operation of our law office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for delivering exceptional administrative and legal support. In this position, you will play a vital role in managing legal documentation, coordinating client interactions, and ensuring accurate billing practices across multiple practice areas. College degree required.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys across various practice areas.
- Manage legal case files using document management systems; ensure all documents are properly organized, reviewed, and maintained.
- Conduct legal research to support case development and legal analysis.
- Draft, review, proofread, and transcribe legal documents including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports with precision and attention to detail.
- Assist with client interviews and data entry; maintain accurate records of client interactions and case updates.
- Oversee billing processes using legal billing software; generate invoices promptly and verify billing accuracy in accordance with client agreements.
- Coordinate with attorneys on project management tasks related to litigation, document review, and case preparation while ensuring deadlines are met.
- Support the firm’s administrative functions by managing phone etiquette, scheduling appointments, filing documents systematically, and performing clerical tasks such as data entry and document filing.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while providing executive administrative support as needed.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant within a busy law office environment;
- Strong organizational skills and reliability.
- Experience with legal billing is a plus; ability to manage billing cycles accurately.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with professional phone etiquette; capable of interviewing clients or witnesses when necessary.
- Demonstrated clerical experience including filing systems, data entry accuracy, document management systems usage, and general administrative support.
- Strong research capabilities combined with analytical thinking to assist attorneys in case preparation. Join our team to be part of a vibrant legal environment where your expertise makes a difference! We value proactive professionals who thrive on organization and precision while supporting our mission to deliver outstanding legal services across diverse practice areas.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20