Legal Assistant/Front Desk Backup

David M. Benenfeld, P.A.; Sunrise Lake (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

David M. Benenfeld, P.A., a fast-paced Plaintiff Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation law firm in West Sunrise, seeks a Full-Time bilingual English/Spanish Legal Assistant to support the legal team and serve as back-up for front desk operations.

Responsibilities include obtaining medical records, drafting letters and forms, opening files, managing case documents, and coordinating with clients, providers, insurers, and attorneys.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English.
• 2+ years experience in relevant work.
• Prior law firm experience a plus.
• Have a positive attitude and pleasant demeanor.
• Reliability and commitment to attendance.
• Be able to work independently as well as being a team player.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Be able to multi-task.
• Utilize basic office equipment and be computer proficient.
• Professionalism with a commitment to follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Legal support: Request medical records, medical bills, and other documents as needed.
• Preparing and sending letters, emails, and forms.
• Assist with client intake, opening files, preparing legal pleadings, and case management.
• Interact with clients/ medical providers/ insurance companies, and attorneys regarding questions, concerns, and documents.
• Perform scanning, faxing and copying.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.
• Front Desk Back-up Coverage: Great clients and guests warmly, answer a multi-line phone system taking messages and/or transferring calls.
• Client Care: Handle clients with care, respect, patience, and professionalism.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Client communication

Organization

Multitasking

Office software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant/ Front Desk Backup

We are a fast-paced Plaintiff Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation law firm in West Sunrise who puts our clients first. We are looking for a Full-Time bilingual ( English/ Spanish) individual with an upbeat demeanor who enjoys working with people and is organized and able to multi-task to support our legal team and serve as a back-up for our front desk operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Legal support: Request medical records, medical bills, and other documents as needed.
• Preparing and sending letters, emails, and forms.
• Assist with client intake, opening files, preparing legal pleadings, and case management .
• Interact with clients/ medical providers/ insurance companies, and attorneys regarding questions, concerns, and documents.
• Perform scanning, faxing and copying.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.
• Front Desk Back-up Coverage: Great clients and guests warmly, answer a multi-line phone system taking messages and/or transferring calls.
• Client Care: Handle clients with care, respect, patience, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English
• 2+ years experience in relevant work.
• Prior law firm experience a plus.
• Have a positive attitude and pleasant demeanor
• Reliability and commitment to attendance
• Be able to work independently as well as being a team player
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Be able to multi-task
• Utilize basic office equipment and be computer proficient
• Professionalism with a commitment to follow-through

Reasons to work for our firm

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience- $20.00-$24.00 an hour
• Hours- Monday through Friday, 8:45 am to 5:00 pm ( on site, no remote) , no weekends or overtime required
• Benefits- Paid Time off, Health Insurance, and Retirement Plan