Presuit Secretary (Entry Level)

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Florida seeks a qualified Pre-Suit Secretary to support the legal team and manage day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced environment. You will assist case managers and attorneys, organize client files, and handle routine tasks with attention to detail.

Preferred candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish and have at least 1 year of experience in the legal field. This on-site role offers full-time hours with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in the legal field is a plus.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist case managers and attorneys with organizing, filing, and maintaining client files up to 100+ cases.
• Collect check requests for medical records, accident reports, driving records and vehicle ownership as requested and submit for processing.
• Copy documents and demand packages as requested.
• Complete certified mail cards and mail documents and cost checks as requested.
• Perform general office duties such as typing, operating office machines, and sorting mail.
• Create new and existing client folders.
• Prepare and send turndowns and no representation letters, contracts, and multi-party combo letters.
• Send out demand letters.
• And other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Legal office experience

Typing 35 wpm

Strong written communication

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

We are seeking a qualifiedPre-Suit Secretary to join ouroffice. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.

Pay is 20.00 p/h

Responsibilities

• Assistcase managersand attorneys with organizing,filing,andmaintainingof client filesup to 100+ cases.
• Collectcheck request for medical records, accident reports, driving records and vehicle ownership as requested andsubmitfor processing
• Copydocumentsand demand packages as requested
• Complete certified mail cards and mail documents and cost checks as requested
• Perform general officedutiessuch as typing, operating office machines, and sorting mail
• Create new and existing client folders
• Prepare and send turndowns and no representation letters,contracts,andmulti-partycombo letters.
• Send out demand letters
• And other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
• 1year ofexperiencein the legal fielda plus!
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures andsystemssuch aswordprocessing,managing offiles and records, and other office procedures
• Mustpossessthe ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-pacedenvironment,andmanage workload with apositiveattitude and minimal supervision.
• Great written and communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan 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.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

As set forth in Morgan & Morgan, P.A.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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