Legal Assistant - Medical Records

Harris, Keenan & Goldfarb PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb PLLC in New York seeks a Legal Assistant (Medical Records) to support fast-paced personal injury litigation. You will obtain medical records, process HIPAA forms, and manage mail and filings.

The role requires an undergraduate degree, strong organization, clear communication, and independence. Spanish is a plus. Compensation ranges from $40,000 to $47,500 with a bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree from accredited university.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for the legal field.
• Proactive, able to work independently.
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical records on behalf of clients.
• Fill out & process HIPAA forms.
• Handle incoming & outgoing mail.
• Assist in processing, paginating, and binding appellate filings.
• Support attorneys and paralegals on document filing and other litigation support tasks.
• Draft and proofread material for spelling & grammatical errors.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Proactive, able to work independently

Spanish fluency (plus)

Education

Undergraduate Degree from accredited university

Job description

Job Title:

Legal Assistant (Medical Records)

Position Overview:

As a Legal Assistant at Harris Keenan and Goldfarb, you will play a crucial role in supporting firm operations, completing & organizing trial forms, and providing administrative support during all stages of fast-paced personal injury litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain medical records on behalf of clients.
• Fill out & process HIPAA forms.
• Handle incoming & outgoing mail.
• Assist in processing, paginating, and binding appellate filings.
• Support attorneys and paralegals on document filing and other litigation support tasks.
• Draft and proofread material for spelling & grammatical errors.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree from accredited university.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for the legal field.
• Proactive, able to work independently.
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required.

Compensation:

$40,000-$47,500 per year, plus bonus, commensurate with experience.

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.