What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at The Law Offices of Dennis L. Webb, P.A.?
Personal injury law firm seeks an experienced personal injury presuit legal assistant for full time position in civil law Plaintiffs law firm.
This position requires that the candidate have personal injury pre-suit legal assistant work experience. Must be able to perform various clerical tasks, intake new cases, setting up claims and setting up a new client matter. Also, ability to make copies, send emails, maintaining appointment schedules, processing client information, and organizing filing systems.
Additional Responsibilities:
· Handle communications, in person with clients, witnesses, claims representatives, etc.
· Handle telephone communications with claims adjusters, medical providers, billing providers, etc.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Provide administrative support to paralegals, lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.
· Full knowledge of pre-suit cases. Working matter from onset of representation to settlement of claim.
· Full knowledge of scanning procedures, faxing and Zoom video conferences.
· Work with paralegal, support staff and attorney.
Skills:
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary.
- Familiarity with personal injury law, PIP/UM/Liability, Premises cases, Florida Rules of Civil Procedures and protocols, and court system.
- Working knowledge of case management software; Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Requesting documentation and preparing medical records, medical bills, liens, PIP logs, evidence.
- Prepare medical bill summaries.
- File management.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position requires a team player that possesses a patient and helpful demeanor. Excellent compensation and paid benefits. MUST HAVE LEGAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE. Email resume with "Legal Assistant Position" in the subject line or send via fax to 239-334-7979 .
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
- legal assistant: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person