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Legal AssistantTHE TAYLOR LAW FIRM • Douglasville, GA, US
Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

THE TAYLOR LAW FIRM • Douglasville, GA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

LEGAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Request and gather all police reports, and all relevant documentation.
  • Create and oversee process for all subrogation liens
  • Persistent investigative skills
  • Strong ability to maintain and organize case files
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong eye for detail
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Familiar with regional personal injury statutes
  • Ability to analyze and problem solve with minimal guidance
  • Expected to be a self starter and take initiative by being proactive
  • Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients.
  • Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners.
  • Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.
  • Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
  • Locate and develop case relevant information.
  • Draft and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
  • Scan, print and upload legal documents into client database.
  • Answer and direct phone calls as necessary
  • Maintain contact lists
  • Monitor deadlines and oversee calendars
  • Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
  • Requirements

  • Must have at least 1 year experience in a personal injury firm working as intake specialist or legal assistant
  • Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system is preferred
  • Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office is preferred
  • Computer literacy is a must
  • Proficiency in English is a must
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