Supports attorneys with client cases from initial meetings through resolution. Responsibilities include communicating with clients and insurance representatives, drafting correspondence and documents, assembling enclosures, obtaining and summarizing accident reports, investigation reports, and medical records, assisting with client procedures, and coordinating pre-settlement funding. The role requires at least one year of office experience; a college degree or equivalent education and office experience is preferred.
Do you want to be a part of a growing team where we help our clients and each other? Our Legal Assistants do just that and you can too!
The Legal Assistant/Paralegal works as the support staff for Attorneys handling client cases from the initial client meeting through resolution or until judicial relief is required to resolve the case. Assist attorneys with the following:
- Communicate information to clients
- Draft correspondence and documents using firm templates
- Assemble enclosures
- Request, receive and summarize police accident reports, private investigation reports, medical records
- Communicate with insurance representatives
- Aid attorney with other client related procedures
- Coordinate Pre-settlement Funding at request of clients
College degree or a combination of education and office experience is preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in the office setting.
Perks:
Our firm offers generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to help employees maintain work/life balance.
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The final offer will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
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