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Administrative Legal Assistant/Medical Records Assistant
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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.
$62,165 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dependable and mature administrative assistant to join our busy law office.Responsibilities:
- Perform clerical duties, data entry, and organizing legal documents
- Answer and direct phone calls with professionalism and courtesy
- Maintain client medical records, assist with client medical updates, and client inquiries
- Type documents, reports, and other materials as needed
- Provide excellent customer support to clients and visitors of the law office
Skills:
- Proficient in data entry. Maintains and accurately prepares records and client documents
- Strong clerical skills with attention to detail
- Experience in project coordination and multitasking
- Efficient in data entry tasks with a focus on accuracy
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
- Knowledge of medical receptionist duties and maintenance of client medical updates.
- Able keep client information confidential and secure. Following Hipaa guidelines ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and security of Protected Health Information
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
- Ability to type and write efficiently and error-free
- Familiarity and advanced knowledge of microsoft; including excel and word documents
- Customer support experience with a client-focused approach This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic office environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail will be valued.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00- $25.