Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Review and rename medical records, bills, NPNP records, LOPs, PIP logs & health insurance liens.
• Read and review intake, notes, and discovery.
• Request medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs.
• Create full sets of medical records & bills.
• Prepare medical notebooks for depositions, mediations & trials.
• Enter visits and physician names for medical chronologies and Expert/Witness lists.
• Audit medical bills.
• Process invoices for medical records, bills, and diagnostic CDs.
• Review health liens, prepare health lien keys, and dispute all unrelated claims.
• Follow up with medical providers & update files accordingly.
• E-file legal documents in Missouri’s E-portal system.
• Save documents and enter witnesses/contacts names in case management system.
• Draft legal court documents including subpoenas.
• Communicate with clients monthly.
• Coordinate client transportation for appointments.
• Maintain attorney’s calendar.
• Act as interpreter for attorney with non-English speakers if capable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F.
• High school/GED diploma required.
• Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Legal experience, including experience with clients, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Pro or other similar PDF software.
• Able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Manage heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and being able to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Teamwork oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews

Pay

Competitive Wage

Schedule

Full-time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, M-F