Legal Assistant

About the role

A highly respected and established insurance defense law firm in Kansas City is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and legal professionals in a collaborative, professional environment dedicated to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Request, obtain, organize, and maintain medical records, billing records, and other case-related documentation.
• Review and analyze medical records and medical billing statements for completeness, accuracy, and relevance to litigation matters.
• Prepare medical record and billing summaries for attorney review.
• Cook up with healthcare providers, insurance carriers, experts, and third-party vendors to obtain necessary documentation.
• Aid attorneys with case preparation, discovery responses, document production, and trial preparation.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring all records are accurately filed and updated.
• Track deadlines and manage case calendars.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents as assigned.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, and other parties.
• Support attorneys with administrative and litigation-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in insurance defense, personal injury, workers' compensation, or medical-related litigation.
• Demonstrated experience gathering, reviewing, and organizing medical records and billing documentation.
• Strong understanding of medical billing terminology, coding, and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies within records and invoices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with Clio case management software is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an insurance defense law firm.
• Experience preparing medical chronologies, billing summaries, and litigation support documents.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent professional experience.

Pay

The firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, retirement plan options, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a well-regarded legal practice.

Schedule

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