Legal Assistant - Personal Injury MacElree Harvey, Ltd - 3.6 West Chester, PA Job Details Full-time From $25 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Microsoft Outlook High school diploma or GED Organizational skills Law office experience Legal case management Full Job Description MacElree Harvey, a well-respected mid-sized law has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Legal Assistant. This position performs a variety of support assigned attorney and is five days a week in the office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Receives and transcribes legal dictation from draft or dictated text. Composes, prepares and types correspondence, including documents, email and faxes. Prepares and processes legal documents with courts and other agencies. Creates and maintains all office files, logs and any other information in relation to the work of the attorney. Sends notices of hearings to the appropriate parties. Organizes and maintains case files, pleadings and other documents. Responds to and assists clients by answering questions, providing information and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution. Prepares and maintains electronic and hardcopy files. Scans and stores documents according to defined procedures. Enters time, reviews billing, conducts conflict checks, and maintains client files and preparation of new matter memos. Keeps accurate time records. Manages and maintains calendar for attorney including clients meetings, court dates and times and other appointments. Arranges for conference rooms as needed. Obtains, review and organize medical records, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage. Prepares, maintain and update damages summaries. Prepares and forwards demand packages to insurance carriers. Communicates and corresponds with client about case status and preparation. Prepares cost check requests directed to bookkeeping; copy for file and mail out to vendors. Prepare disbursement summaries and request checks. Organizes and collects information from clients and provides such as medical records, insurance, employment and financial information. Notifies attorney of pending deadlines to ensure proper compliance. May utilize court's online E-file system to electronically file documents. May draft complaints and answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions and petitions and assist in preparation of cases for trial. Assists attorney(s) with marketing and client development.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma with minimum of 3 years related experience within a law firm. Personal Injury practice area preferred. Must be proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word & Outlook, iManage is preferred. Excellent communication skills. Requires solid organizational skills and strong attention to detail in meeting deadlines. Professional demeanor and ability to multi-task will be essential in working in extremely fast-paced environment. Must be able to work comfortably and confidently with clients. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. MacElree Harvey offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please list your salary requirements.

Work Location:

In person