Legal Assistant-FT

GORDON & PARTNERS PA; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon & Partners PA in North Palm Beach, FL is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant to support the Consumer Class Action department. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has stable employment history, and solid administrative experience to join our growing team.

Responsibilities include opening and managing legal files, drafting letters, coordinating records and reports, liaising with clients, medical providers, and insurance adjusters, and assisting paralegals and attorneys.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational skills and a stable employment history.
• Proficient computer skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage opening of legal files and organize forms.
• Draft and send letters on behalf of the legal team.
• Coordinate reports, tapes, medical records, and insurance information.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, and insurance adjusters as needed.
• Provide support to paralegals and attorneys and assist with billing and mail management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Spanish proficiency

Job description

Gordon & Partners is a law firm that stands up for the injured and we fight to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve! 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 filesComplete, scan, and organize various forms and authorizationsFacilitate the procurement of reports, tapes, videos, and medical recordsReport claims to insurance companies and request insurance policiesDraft and send letters on behalf of the legal teamMaintain organized client filesRequest and follow up on insurance information and recordsGather and manage records and billsProcess and post invoicesProvide coverage information to medical providersContact clients to obtain physical status updatesPrepare materials for paralegals to draft demandsCopy and scan documents for inclusion in demand packagesManage outgoing mail and organize incoming mail for paralegalsScan mail into the appropriate files in the case management system (ATO)File documents for pre-litigation paralegalsAttend occasional meetings with clientsProvide 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 unavailableAssist paralegals with various tasks as requiredPerform additional duties as assignedSkills:• Proficient computer skills• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Exceptional organizational skills• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completenessJob Type: Full-timePays: $17 to $18 an hourSchedule: Monday – Friday- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM