Personal Injury Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced personal injury legal assistant intake specialist. The job primarily will consist of opening Personal Injury files, speaking to adjusters, organizing property damage information, and prepping files to go to the paralegals. You'll be in charge of managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, scheduling meetings and travel, and informing our legal team of looming deadlines.

You'll also order medical and billing records. This role will conduct further legal research as attorneys and paralegals desire. Previous experience in a personal injury law firm is desired.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) is necessary for this role.

Compensation:

$20 - $25 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Have a working knowledge of medical terminology and conduct legal research with the help of lawyers and paralegals
• Answer phones, communicate with opposing attorney offices, take dictation, respond to emails, and remind the team of deadlines

• Communication with adjusters on initial file/claim issues
• Communication with initial providers

Qualifications:

• Organizational and communication skills are necessary for this position
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a personal injury law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products

About Company

A multi-specialty firm located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Formed in 2006, the firm and its attorneys have earned a reputation for consistent, effective, and successful representation of clients in our areas of practice.