Legal Assistant - Professional Partners Group

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Fax, scan and copy documents
• Maintain office filing and storage system
• Update and maintain personal injury database
• Obtain/retrieve medical records and billing information
• Type documents and correspondence
• Provide general clerical support to the team as needed
• Act as the point of contact with a variety of medical and governmental assistance providers
• Regular, consistent, punctual attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in legal practices and procedures and business practices
• Excellent clerical and general office administration skills
• Procedures for researching and preparing legal documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; as well as organizational and time management skills
• High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software and computer knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet timelines, maintain professional demeanor and adapt to changing priorities efficiently
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Coordination to operate standard office equipment (computer, phone, printers, scanners, etc).

Education and Experience

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required (College Degree preferred)
• Paralegal certification preferred
• 3 years prior experience in a legal setting