Legal Assistant-FT

Gordon & Partners Pa; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon & Partners in New York seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to support the consumer class action practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, with strong administrative experience to join our growing team.

Responsibilities include opening and maintaining legal files, handling forms, coordinating reports and records, drafting letters, and communicating with clients, providers, and insurers. Spanish translation support is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills and experience in administrative tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Stable employment history and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage legal files and organize forms and authorizations.
• Draft letters and coordinate with paralegals and attorneys.
• Collect and organize reports, medical records, and insurance documents.
• Maintain client files and communicate with clients, providers, and adjusters.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Exceptional organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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 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

Qualifications

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness

Job Type: Full-time

Pays: $17 to $18 an hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM