Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation - Part-Time
About The Position
The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support for 3 or more attorneys. This position will support attorneys by providing administrative support such as following up with medical providers on responses to subpoenas for medical records and requests for medical evaluations, handling incoming mail, and requesting necessary information from parties involved in litigated cases and assisting other support staff as needed. The legal assistant communicates and resolves competing priorities when appropriate and any other tasks that may be assigned by supervising attorneys or management. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Prior success in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm or legal department
- Proficiency with pdf editing software such as Adobe or Kofax for document production
- Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion and manage/meet deadlines
- Exceptional proofreading skills
- Knowledge of case management and document management software
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, certificate or similar course of study in the area of administrative support, legal secretarial assistance or paralegal studies
- Aderant and NetDocs preferred
Responsibilities
- Following up with medical providers on responses to subpoenas for medical records and requests for medical evaluations
- Handling incoming mail
- Requesting necessary information from parties involved in litigated cases
- Assisting other support staff as needed
- Communicating and resolving competing priorities when appropriate
- Performing any other tasks that may be assigned by supervising attorneys or management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
