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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$62,161 / year median in Florida
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation and management of Fee Petitions at both the State Agency and Federal levels Manage Fee Petition process post-submission Assist with maintain the CRM database Maintain contact with either the pertinent District Office for SSI or payment center for SSD to track status of notices of approval, fee agreement payments, pending fee petitions, and approved fee petitions at any level Data entry and report generation Send invoices to clients and manage all correspondence regarding invoices Manage client over-payments Make calls to Payment Centers and SSA Answer incoming phone calls and field client questions Maintain confidentiality and adhere to firm policies and procedures Any additional duties, as requestedRequirements:
Associates degree and/or paralegal certificate or two years of relevant work experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Customer service skills and experience Experience with multi-line phone systems and data entry Prior legal and/or Social Security experience is a plus Experience with Litify is a plusWork Location:
We are currently seeking a candidate to work in our Orlando, FL office.Benefits:
Paid Time Off Company Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA)Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health and Wellness Programs