Job Description
Job Description
Legal Assistant – Plantation, FL
We are seeking to hire a full-time Legal Assistant who is highly organized, has a stable employment history and administrative experience to join our growing business in our consumer class action department at our law firm.
Responsibilities:
•Initiate and manage the opening of legal files
•Complete, scan, and organize various forms and authorizations
•Facilitate the procurement of reports, tapes, videos, and medical records
•Report claims to insurance companies and request insurance policies
•Draft and send letters on behalf of the legal team
•Maintain organized client files
•Request and follow up on insurance information and records
•Gather and manage records and bills
•Process and post invoices
•Provide coverage information to medical providers
•Contact clients to obtain physical status updates
•Prepare materials for paralegals to draft demands
•Copy and scan documents for inclusion in demand packages
•Manage outgoing mail and organize incoming mail for paralegals
•Scan mail into the appropriate files in the case management system (ATO)
•File documents for pre-litigation paralegals
•Attend occasional meetings with clients
•Provide translation support for clients during meetings with paralegals/attorneys (Spanish proficiency preferred)
•Handle phone communications, including speaking with clients, medical providers, and insurance adjusters when paralegals are unavailable
•Assist paralegals with various tasks as required
•Perform additional duties as assigned Skills:
•Proficient computer skills
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Exceptional organizational skills
•Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness