Legal Secretary Fort Smith

McKinnon Law Firm is seeking a legal secretary to join our team in Fort Smith. The legal secretary will assist with admin, medical requesting and receiving , and data input. The ideal candidate will have 1 year of experience as a legal secretary and have experience in social security disability. The legal assistant will also be attentive to detail, organized, and personable. Please, no phone calls.

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and partners Greet visitors and screening of clients Conduct thorough medical reviews of cases and requesting records Receiving and submitting medical records on cases Produce and file various legal documents Preserve an updated case record system Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate Maintain and update inventories of contact details Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Requirements:

1 year of legal secretary experience 1 year of social security experience (Preferred) 2 years of customer service experience (Preferred) Knowledge of legal terminology, deadlines, medical terminology, and court system Knowledge of MS Office and WordPerfect (Preferred) Experience working at a Law Firm and with Needles software is a plus Maintain client confidentiality Must be attentive to detail and input data with 100% accuracy Interact, communicate, and build rapport with clients Thrive in a fast-paced office environment that works individually and as a team

Tech-savvy:

Excel at using a computer and computer systems Detail-oriented and able to organize, prioritize, focus, and complete tasks

About Us:

McKinnon Law Firm helps clients who have legal questions or need representation for Social Security Disability benefits. McKinnon Law Firm was established in 1988 and has three locations in Arkansas - Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Russellville. We serve clients in Northwest Arkansas, North Arkansas, and Eastern Oklahoma.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Customer service: 2 years (Preferred) legal secretary: 1 year (Preferred) social security disability: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person