What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Hauptman, O'Brien, Wolf & Lathrop?
Legal Assistant
We are looking for a high-energy individual to become part of the Hauptman, O'Brien team in our Bellevue location.
This position includes a variety of tasks of a confidential nature. Expectations are that this individual will work well as a team player with attorneys, paralegals, other legal assistants and other members of the firm. There will be a substantial amount of interaction over the phone with clients and medical providers, so the candidate must be comfortable communicating over the phone in a professional manner. Additionally, effective time management and organizational skills, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail, are necessary for this position.
Responsibilities
- Interaction with clients to obtain necessary medical information.
- Contacting medical providers to obtain medical bills, medical records, reductions, etc.
- Preparation of spreadsheets and calculation of payouts.
- Keeping information in client database up to date.
- Preparing and filing documents with courts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a law firm, with extra consideration given to someone with experience in the personal injury area of practice.
- Strong organizational and telephone/communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and a Team-oriented work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bellevue, NE 68123: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in personal injury law?
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
- law office: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $20 - $25