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Part-Time Legal Assistant for a Personal Injury Law Firm

Virtual Latinos

51-200

United States

About the job

Overview:

The client owns a New York-based personal injury law firm committed to advocating for individuals injured by negligence or misconduct. With a mission to maximize recovery and educate clients throughout the legal process, the firm focuses on securing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In business for seven years, the team includes the client, one senior paralegal, and contractors as needed. He is seeking a personable legal assistant to join his team.

The selected candidate will be responsible for handling various administrative tasks to support the client’s operations. This includes writing letters to clients using templates provided by the client, and following up with medical offices to ensure timely medical record requests are processed. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining communication with clients regarding their cases via email, text messages, and phone calls, ensuring all follow-up interactions are tracked. Additionally, the candidate will verify and organize digital documents as needed to keep records in order.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and proactive with a friendly and personable demeanor. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong desire to provide excellent client service are essential. The client is committed to providing training with documents, one-on-one sessions, and shadowing opportunities to ensure the selected candidate’s success.

Tasks required for the job:

- Take meeting notes such as client declarations and testimonials.
- Perform client support calls to update them on the status of their case and request additional information to avoid delays.
- Interpret and translate calls and documents needed for client cases.
- Conduct legal client intake, involving obtaining personal information and gathering documents as needed.
- Verify and organize documents as needed.
- Conduct follow-up communication with clients and non clients regarding their cases via email, text messages, and phone calls.