Legal Assistant

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary: $37,000-$45,000/year
Job Title: Legal Assistant (Charlotte)
Experience: 1 year legal administrative experience preferred

Join the fight for justice as a Legal Assistant at DeMayo Law Offices in Charlotte, NC! We are seeking a highly organized and self-motivated individual to provide administrative and clerical support to our Attorneys and Paralegals. With competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth, this is an ideal position for someone with a passion for helping others and a strong attention to detail.

H1: Legal Assistant position at DeMayo Law Offices in Charlotte
H2: Join our team and make a difference!

Responsibilities:

- Set up and maintain accurate and organized client case files
- Investigate and confirm insurance coverages and open claims with insurance companies
- Prepare and send out letters and documentation, such as letters of representation
- Retrieve accident reports from the DMV or police agencies
- Review documents for accuracy and completeness and obtain any missing information
- Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients
- Assist with a high volume of cases as needed
- Keep case files updated on client medical treatment and process provider referrals
- Escalate any issues to the department supervisor for review and further action
- Handle general office duties such as scanning, mailing, and data entry
- Provide translation services for Spanish-speaking clients if bilingual

Qualifications:

- Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1 year of legal administrative experience preferred
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software programs
- Familiarity with Litify software is a plus

Benefits:

- Competitive salary range of $37,000-$45,000 per year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance paid by the firm with supplemental options available
- Short and long-term disability coverage paid by the firm
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off
- Reimbursement for education and gym memberships

Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team at DeMayo Law Offices in Charlotte, NC. Apply now and help us fight for what's right!

responsibilities

setting up accurate, timely and complete client case files
investigating and confirming insurance coverages and opening claims with insurance companies
sending out letters and documentation, such as letters of representation
accident report retrieval from the dmv or associated police agencies
reviewing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness and obtaining missing information to complete files
serving as a backup for client calls when the case manager/paralegal is not available to take the call
file reviews and documentation of items that may be of extra importance
providing exceptional customer service to our internal and external clients
assisting the lead case manager/paralegal with a high volume of cases
keeping case files updated on client medical treatment and processing provider referrals to specialists
escalating any notifications of denials to the department supervisor for review and further action
processing withdrawals and terminations and printing and mailing demand packages
general office duties such as scanning, attaching, sending certified mail and data entry
if bilingual, may also assist with translating for spanish-speaking clients

qualifications

associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred
one years legal administrative experience preferred
must be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative to complete duties without supervision
excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail
ability to prioritize job responsibilities to accommodate an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
knowledge of microsoft windows/office and ability to learn and use various software programs
experience using litify software preferred

benefits

competitive compensation
medical, dental, and vision insurance
base life insurance paid by the firm plus supplemental option
short and long-term disability paid by the firm
401(k) with match
pto, plus holidays and paid volunteer time off
education and gym reimbursement

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