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Legal Assistant / Receptionist Farmington, CT

• Full-Time (35.5 hrs/week)
• $23/hour

ABOUT US

We are a Farmington-based law firm dedicated to representing injured workers and individuals seeking disability benefits. Our clients often come to us during some of the most stressful times in their lives, and we pride ourselves on treating every person who calls or walks through our door with patience, respect, and care.

THE ROLE

We're looking for a warm, dependable Legal Assistant / Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our clients and to keep our office running smoothly. You'll support a team of 2 attorneys and 4 paralegals in a busy, fast-paced practice. Prior legal experience is not required; we will train the right person.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional, compassionate manner
• Schedule and manage client appointments
• Open new client files and enter client information
• Request medical records from providers and track outstanding requests
• File documents and maintain organized physical and electronic records
• Close out completed files
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous customer service experience (required)
• Compassionate, with a genuine desire to help people
• A true people person who is comfortable speaking with clients from all walks of life
• Reliable and punctual; our team counts on you
• Calm and focused under pressure, able to juggle phones, clients, and tasks at once
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable with computers, email, and basic office software

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in a law office, medical office, or insurance setting
• Familiarity with workers' compensation or Social Security disability

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & SCHEDULE

• $23.00 per hour
• 35.5 hours per week

• Schedule:

  Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
• Additional hours available upon request
• Health, vision, and dental insurance available
• Safe harbor 401(k) with profit sharing after vesting
• In-person position in Farmington, CT

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume through Indeed. A brief note telling us why you'd be a great fit for a client-focused role is appreciated.

Pay:

$23.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person