Legal Assistant
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Job Location:
Daytona Beach, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Morgan & Morgan the work we do matters. For millions of Americans were 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 6000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Summary
We are seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our workers compensation law firm. As a Legal Assistant you will be responsible for supporting our legal team in representing injured workers through all phases of their workers compensation claims from intake through resolution. This position requires exceptional organizational skills meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to client service. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.
Responsibilities
- Conduct client intake interviews and open new matters; create and maintain electronic and physical case files including verifying employer carrier/TPA and adjuster information
- Manage administrative duties including scheduling calendar hearings mediations depositions and deadlines; manage case logistics and parties/contacts in ICMS and Litify
- Prepare serve and track ICMS filings (207 forms COA 108A 108B 102C); maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Request pay for and track medical records and bills; build and maintain medical chronologies work status notes and detailed logs
- Track indemnity payments authorizations wage documents (AWW and TTD rates) and medical treatment details; note late or missing payments and prepare mileage requests
- Provide comprehensive client communication including appointment notifications status updates informational materials and coordination of medical treatment approvals; manage client calls and emails promptly
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents; organize exhibits documents evidence briefs and appendices
- Collect examine and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation; research regulations laws and legal articles as needed
- Manage client billing by preparing finalizing and sending out bills as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings interviews and depositions
- Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow; manage and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
- Comply with confidentiality HIPAA and workers compensation procedures; follow firm standard operating procedures; perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Associates degree in paralegal studies a paralegal certificate or a bachelors degree is preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
- At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department) legal assistant legal secretary or paralegal
- Experience in workers compensation personal injury premises or other injury-related practice areas (preferred)
- Proficient with MS Office/Excel Outlook and PDF tools
- Must possess the ability to multi-task prioritize handle a fast-paced environment and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
- Great written and communication skills; be proficient in calendaring depositions mediation and hearings
- Applicable knowledge of motions discovery evidence litigation documentation court rules and procedures practices etc.
- 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; type no less than 35 wpm
- Excellent time management skills
- Not remote eligible
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Benefits
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.
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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.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
Morgan & Morgan is America’s Largest Personal Injury Law Firm. 1,000+ Lawyers. Over $20 billion earned. 24/7 free consultation. Contact us today for full details.
