Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a legal assistant for a law firm in Palm Beach for a contract to hire need. this is a good opportunity for a junior legal assistant to gain experience.

Your tasks will include the following :

• Initiate and manage the opening of legal files
• Complete, scan, and organize various forms and authorizations
• Facilitate the procurement of reports, tapes, videos, and medical records
• Report claims to insurance companies and request insurance policies
• Draft and send letters on behalf of the legal team
• Maintain organized client files
• Request and follow up on insurance information and records
• Gather and manage records and bills
• Process and post invoices
• Provide coverage information to medical providers
• Contact clients to obtain physical status updates
• Prepare materials for paralegals to draft demands
• Copy and scan documents for inclusion in demand packages
• Manage outgoing mail and organize incoming mail for paralegals
• Scan mail into the appropriate files in the case management system (ATO)
• File documents for pre-litigation paralegals
• Attend occasional meetings with clients
• Provide translation support for clients during meetings with paralegals / attorneys (Spanish

proficiency preferred)

insurance adjusters when paralegals are unavailable

At least 1 year experience