Legal Assistant

THE TAYLOR LAW FIRM • Douglasville, GA

100d

About The Position

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for requesting and gathering all police reports and relevant documentation, creating and overseeing the process for all subrogation liens, and providing administrative support to lawyers to enhance office effectiveness. This role requires strong investigative skills, the ability to maintain and organize case files, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will work well as part of a team, be familiar with regional personal injury statutes, and possess the ability to analyze and problem-solve with minimal guidance. This is a self-starter position that requires initiative and proactivity.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of customer service experience required.
• Computer literacy is a must
• Proficiency in English is a must

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year experience in a personal injury firm working as intake specialist or legal assistant preferred
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system is preferred
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office is preferred
• Persistent investigative skills
• Strong ability to maintain and organize case files
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong eye for detail
• Works well as part of a team
• Familiar with regional personal injury statutes
• Ability to analyze and problem solve with minimal guidance
• Expected to be a self starter and take initiative by being proactive

Responsibilities

• Request and gather all police reports, and all relevant documentation.
• Create and oversee process for all subrogation liens
• Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners.
• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Locate and develop case relevant information.
• Draft and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Scan, print and upload legal documents into client database.
• Answer and direct phone calls as necessary
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and oversee calendars
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed