Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

LEGAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Request and gather all police reports, and all relevant documentation.

Create and oversee process for all subrogation liens

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

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.

Requirements

Must have at least 1 year experience in a personal injury firm working as intake specialist or legal assistant

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

Computer literacy is a must

Proficiency in English is a must