Bilingual Legal Assistant Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Bilingual Legal Assistant 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Winston-Salem, NC 27114 Overview Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Bilingual Legal Assistant to join our client’s dynamic legal team. This role involves supporting attorneys in various tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of the law office, and contributing to effective case management. If you are passionate about the law and eager to grow in a professional environment, we encourage you to apply.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Payrate:

$22-$26 hourly (Direct Hire)

Job Duties:

Bilingual Legal Assistant Processes new cases by taking initial prospective client calls; screens prospective client information with an attorney; answers prospective client inquiries. Maintains client satisfaction by clarifying client concerns; determines the cause of the problem; explains solution; refers issues to knowledgeable authority; follows up to ensure satisfactory resolution; relays comments and special needs; collects, analyzes and summarizes information from clients; keeps clients updated within firm protocols. Processes new cases and moves them through the workers’ compensation system by following Litify system protocols; inputs case information in Litify; completes and files the initial documentation with the appropriate IC forms and other documentation; ensures/obtains verification of filings; obtains copies and maintains client contact; requests reimbursements and ensures prompt payment of compensation checks from insurance company; processes incoming mail; obtains updated medical records; receives ratings and permanent restrictions; notifies attorney of client at MMI and ready to return to work. Prepares for mediations and hearings by scheduling mediated settlement conferences with all parties; schedules pre-mediation conferences with clients; updates medical records and obtains ratings and permanent restrictions; obtains statements of medical costs; drafts responses to discovery requests. Processes settlement and collects fees by obtaining settlement agreement from opposing counsel; prepares necessary settlement paperwork; schedules appointment with client to sign settlement documents; obtains Order approving settlement from IC; requests checks from opposing counsel and insurance company; receives checks for client and attorney fee; prepares receipt for client to sign for settlement check. Contributes to team effort by doing everything legally, ethically and morally appropriate to assist the Firm in helping clients and potential clients; forwards client comments and special needs to other staff members, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Bilingual Legal Assistant Paralegal Degree or Certificate preferred but not a requirement 3+ years of experience in workers compensation Strong attention to detail Ability to support multiple attorneys Must have knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) Organized #KM1

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 – $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Experience:

Legal administrative: 2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person