We are looking for a remote legal assistant for our fast-paced, busy personal injury department of a small firm located in Lafayette, CA. You will support a case manager and attorneys with mostly prelitigation tasks and some litigation assignments.
Job duties include but are not limited to gathering medical and billing records, maintaining client contact weekly, following up with client's care and treatment, negotiating liens, and perform other supporting tasks for our case manager and attorneys. Therefore, the candidate must have prior personal injury experience, impeccable organization skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail, a team player, and be able to communicate well with clients via phone and e-mail.
Language(s):
English required
Portuguese a plus
Spanish a plus
Ideal candidate will possess the following:
Personal injury experience;
Computer literacy and familiarity/fluency with Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Outlook;
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
Friendly attitude and great phone etiquette;
Well organized and reliable;
Strong oral communication skills; and
Attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
Gathering medical and billing records;
Calendaring deadlines;
Managing and organizing case files;
Maintaining regular client contact;
Draft and format documents;
Sorting incoming correspondence; preparing and mailing/emailing/faxing outgoing correspondence;
Performing administrative duties, including photocopying, faxing, and scanning; and
Coordinating with clients, medical providers, and insurance adjusters.
Benefits:
401(k) / retirement plan
401(k) profit sharing contributions (subject to eligibility)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
We are a small firm located in Lafayette, CA, representing both businesses and individuals for all their litigation needs. We are passionate about our work; as trusted advisors, we navigate complex issues, providing creative and cost-effective solutions to meet our clients' needs with dedicated customer service.
Our attorneys have decades of experience in business law, litigation, employment, and personal injury representing organizations, employees, and individuals in a wide range of matters. We are professional and tenacious, providing innovative solutions for our clients' unique and evolving needs.
