What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Seigman, Sinkfield & Libersky, PLLC?
Seigman, Sinkfield & Libersky is looking for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our small law firm. We are looking for a legal assistant who will work closely with the Personal Injury attorney, managing and maintaining flow of the case files for that department. With the right work experience, a higher starting salary is available.
Job responsibility:
The legal assistant will work closely with the attorney to maintain approximately 50-70 active personal injury cases. Management of case files will include: communication with clients, medical providers, and adjusters whether by phone or correspondence; set up insurance claims; gather, organize, and review supporting documents; and prepare and draft settlement demand.
Education, skills, and work experience requirement:
Minimum high school education or equivalent.
Must have law office work experience, preferably in personal injury.
Must have integrity for the handling of confidential information.
Must be thorough, have good time management habits, and critical-thinking ability.
Must have proficient computer and office machine skills, and the ability to learn and use legal software systems for data entry.
Must have good phone manners and willingness to answer the phone.
Must be able to work independent of supervision, as well as follow attorney instruction.
Must have interpersonal skills.
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Law office : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22