Legal Assistant- Jacksonville Florida

This position is located in our Jacksonville Beach location on 3rd street. 

Responsibilities

As a personal injury law firm, our mission is to build strong connections with our clients. Our Legal Assistant act as a liaison to maintain our client’s relationship with their legal team. We prioritize our customer’s needs, create solutions, and leave them with an unforgettably positive impression. We ensure that our entry level Legal Assistants are given the right tools to succeed through our training. If you are truly passionate about growing your interpersonal skills, collaborating in a team environment, and eager to develop your career, then our Legal Assistant role was made for you!

Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.

Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.

Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.

Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; organizing materials for team case review.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Excellent customer service, time management, and organizational skills

Attention to detail and problem solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with clients, field associates and vendors

2+ years Personal Injury experience preferred

Capacity to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to maintain confidential information

The ability to work on the phones for extended periods of time

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Consistent record of attendance, reliability, and integrity

Basic knowledge of medical terminology a plus

This position is in a professional office setting, Work Remote-No.

40 hour work week, Monday - Friday

High School diploma or equivalent is

College degree preferred

Bilingual a plus