Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

Speaks Law Firm•Charlotte, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Speaks Law Firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to advocate for our clients and assist with the life cycle of assigned personal injury cases. This includes consistent, timely, and accurate completion of assigned administrative duties and maintenance of files in our case management software (CSM). This is an on-site position in our Charlotte office and hours of work are Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
At least two (2) years of administrative experience in a law firm required
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Intermediate computer skills
Understanding of legal language and principles, and other related processes
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Professional work ethic

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field of study preferred
experience with SmartAdvocate a plus

Responsibilities

Set up new claims with insurance companies
Order background checks and copies of court records
Assist attorneys and case managers with client files and communication as directed
Scan and save all mail and faxes to electronic client files upon receipt
Request client records and bills from health care providers and other sources to substantiate claims
Maintain timely and accurate organization of electronic client files
Update information and label documents in CSM and spreadsheets
Assist with reception and front desk coverage as needed
Attend weekly and biweekly meetings as directed
Other administrative tasks assigned by case managers/attorneys