Law Clerk

Keches Law Group, P.C. is a well-established law firm with offices in Milton, Bridgewater, and Worcester, practicing in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and medical malpractice. We are seeking a Law Clerk to join our Milton office. This is not a remote position so the candidate will need to live within commuting distance to the office.

About the role

This position involves supporting attorneys by requesting and preparing medical records, communicating with clients, and maintaining confidentiality. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Requesting reports and medical records from doctors’ offices, hospitals, urgent cares, etc. and preparing them for court
• Reviewing medical records and preparation of medical summaries
• Producing information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
• Gathering and documenting information in an efficient manner
• Communicating directly with clients to update them, gather information, and answer questions
• Maintaining client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
• Enhancing the reputation of the department and the organization by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
• Continuing to communicate with and update the attorney(s) throughout the process of their cases
• Filing documents and updating client files

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in law school at the 1L, 2L, or 3L level
• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Medicine, Science, or related field is preferred
• Multi-lingual abilities are a plus
• General knowledge of Medicine is preferred
• Knowledge of the rules of civil procedure
• Strong medical research and writing abilities
• Strong phone, typing, and computer skills are a must
• Must be energetic, well organized, and have the ability to multi-task
• Must possess and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy; experience working in the hospitality or service industry is strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a high-intensity, high-stress environment handling a multitude of duties
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while accomplishing short-term goals without losing sight and commitment to the longer-term needs of the attorney(s)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and evaluative skills

Schedule

• On-site in Milton office
• Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
• Fall/Spring schedules are flexible and usually require the ability to work up to 20 hours per week

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $21-$23 per hour. This range allows us to make an offer that reflects multiple factors, including experience, education, qualifications, and job-related knowledge and skills, as well as internal pay equity. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as we strive to provide room for future and continued salary growth.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee may at times be required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.