Pre-Litigation Assistant - Full-Time (Whittier)

Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP is seeking a full-time legal secretary for a small, fast-paced personal injury firm. Responsibilities include client communications, intakes, document prep, and case file management in MerusCase.

Ideal candidates are bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong spelling, grammar, and organizational skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office and a typing speed of 65 wpm or higher.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• High accuracy in spelling and grammar in both languages.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.
• Typing speed of about 65 wpm with high accuracy.
• Proficiency with MerusCase or similar web-based PM software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience in personal injury or workers' comp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients, doctors, insurance adjusters, and attorneys.
• Performing client intakes and preparing signup documents.
• Preparing correspondences and demands; updating client files online.
• Obtaining medical records and employment documents as needed.
• Reviewing discovery with clients and assisting attorneys.
• Handling general office duties including filing, scanning, and phones.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Grammar proficiency

Organizational skills

Positive demeanor

Typing 65 wpm

Computer skills

Quick learner

Detail-oriented

Focused & reliable

Diligent

Hard-working

MerusCase

Microsoft Office

Tools

MerusCase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Immediate opening for full-time legal secretary in growing personal injury practice.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Bilingual in English and Spanish, good spelling and grammar in both English and Spanish, good organizational skills, congenial and positive personality, type 65 wpm accurately, computer savvy, quick learner, detail-oriented, focused and reliable, diligent, and hard-working.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pre-Litigation Assistant - full-time (40 hours/week). Small, fast-paced personal injury law firm seeks individual for full-time entry-level pre-litigation assistant position. Job duties include:

• Communicating with clients, doctors, insurance adjusters, and attorneys;
• Performing client intakes;
• Preparing client signup documents, correspondences, demands, etc.;
• Updating client file in online case management system;
• Obtaining client medical records, employment records, accident documents, etc.;
• Reviewing discovery with clients;
• General office duties (filing, scanning, answering phones).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in MerusCase or other web-based practice management software;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.);
• Prior work experience at personal injury or workers' compensation law firm.