What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Kayser Layne & Clark, PLLC?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support our legal staff in various administrative tasks and legal proceedings.
Duties
- Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness
- Assist in preparing legal documents primarly for personal injury civil litigation including demand letters, briefs, pleadings and discovery. Also gather, organize and summarize medical records and medical bills. Deal with medicaid, medicare and other insurance companies relating to subrogation issues.
- Some criminal work and drafting of wills, deeds , and powers of attorney
- Interview clients and witnesses to gather relevant information for cases
- Review and organize legal documents for accuracy
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems
- Assist in scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings
- Familiarity with microsoft outlook is a plus
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a legal assistant role is preferred
- Knowledge of law office procedures and legal terminology
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Familiarity with gathering and organizing medical records advantageous
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.85 - $17.90 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18