Full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal for small Center City Philadelphia law office
Candidate will be working for two associated attorneys in the fields of criminal law and plaintiff's personal injury/civil rights. Experience in Microsoft Office applications required. Prior legal experience preferred, but not required. Ideal applicant will be a self-starter with organizational skills necessary to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Experience in document preparation (PIP Applications, HIPAA Compliant Authorizations), working up cases in pre-litigation - direct client contact, tracking treatment, ordering medical records, experience in dealing with Medicare, DHS and other liens a plus, but not required; Spanish speaking a plus, but not required. Must have a good attitude and friendly client approach. Health insurance benefits provided. Include salary requirements with references and resume.
Skills
- Experience in Microsoft Office applications required
- Experience in dealing with Medicare, DHS and other liens a plus, but not required
- Proven experience as legal secretary preferred
- Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
- Must have a good attitude and friendly client approach
- Proficiency in English
- Spanish speaking a plus, but not required
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
- Document preparation (PIP Applications, HIPAA Compliant Authorizations), working up cases in pre-litigation track client treatment, order medical records
- Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- legal secretary: 1 year (Required)
- legal: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
