Legal Assistant
THE LAW OFFICES OF KANNER AND PINTALUGA PA•Atlanta, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Legal Assistant will work directly with their attorney and litigation paralegal to support ongoing cases in compliance with Georgia’s Rules of Civil Procedure. Responsibilities include obtaining medical records, updated bills, liens, loans, and PIP logs; drafting legal documents for attorney review; and communicating with clients and opposing counsel.
Requirements
- Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
- High school/GED diploma required.
- Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish. Creole is a plus.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Legal experience, including experience with clients, preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro or other similar PDF software.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.
- Manage heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and being able to multitask and prioritize workload.
- Teamwork oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Creole is a plus.
- Legal experience, including experience with clients, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review and rename medical records, bills, NPNP records, LOPs, PIP logs & health insurance liens.
- Read and review intake, notes, and discovery.
- Request medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs.
- Create full sets of medical records & bills.
- Prepare medical notebooks for depositions, mediations & trials.
- Enter visits and physician names for medical chronologies and Expert/Witness lists.
- Audit medical bills.
- Process invoices for medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs.
- Review health liens, prepare health lien keys, and dispute all unrelated claims.
- Follow up with medical providers & update files accordingly.
- E-file legal documents in Georgia’s E-portal system.
- Save documents and enter witnesses/contacts names in case management system
- Draft legal court documents including subpoenas.
- Communicate with clients monthly.
- Coordinate client transportation for appointments.
- Maintain attorney’s calendar.
- Act as interpreter for attorney with non-English speakers if capable
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Wage
- Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
- Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
- Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Annual Performance Reviews
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
