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GOLDLAW - Personal Injury Lawyers · 2 months ago

Pre-Suit Legal Assistant

Port St. Lucie,FL,US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

GOLDLAW is a personal injury law firm recognized as a top workplace in South Florida. They are seeking a Pre-Suit Legal Assistant to manage case files, gather essential information from clients, and ensure accurate documentation in the case management system.

B2CLegal

Responsibilities

Manage case files, ensuring that summaries are properly prepared and updated, litigation files are properly and securely maintained, and records and documents needed are collected and organized

Open and set up new case files, both physical and in case management software, in compliance with GOLDLAW professional standards

Ensure legal department files are maintained and destroyed in compliance with record retention policies and procedures. Track deadlines and follow up on any outstanding documentation

Handles all in-coming records from various on-line sources. (Chartswap.com and Bactes)

Collect documentation of all damage sustained, such as medical records, bills, and loss of income

Data entry of records and bills into Case Management software. (FileVine.)

Communicate with clients to gather necessary documents and information to begin building a case and update case managers, attorneys, and clients on all status

Conduct legal research pertaining to case preparation (Lexis/Nexis, Sunbiz) and provide information to the designated case manager

Review legal documents to ensure adherence to all legal requirements

Draft all written documents essential to clients, insurance companies, health Insurance, medical providers, and send to supervising Case Managers for review

Updates various involved parties as to case status. (Doctors, Insurance Companies, Hospitals, Medical Others, Clients.)

Provide extensive contact with clients, insurance adjusters, and medical providers

Communicate case status with clients and outside counsel as requested

Process invoices for Police/incident reports

Serve as backup for office functions, including answering, screening, and directing phone calls; managing mail; and printing or copying documents

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal proceduresCase management softwareLegal researchMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsMultitasking abilitiesCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in legal studies is a plus

Proven experience in a similar role within a law firm

Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Knowledge of legal procedures

Preferred

Prior experience in a law firm or legal intake environment is a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Disability

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K with company matching

3 weeks paid time off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

Company

GOLDLAW - Personal Injury Lawyers

We handle cases on behalf of injured clients in matters involving Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Product Defects & Liability, Premises Liability & Falls, Boating Accidents, Heart Attacks in Public Places and other types of personal injury claims.

Founded in 2002