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Our impressive regional law firm client has an immediate need for a contract to hire Legal Admin. Assistant to assist the busy Rockville, MD office of the firm. The selected candidate will support the Firm Administrator and several Litigation Partners and Associate. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and possess 2+ years of relevant Litigation Legal Assistant experience. Candidates who are polished, professional, skilled, organized, dependable and would like to make the firm their next professional long-term home are encouraged to apply! This position will start ASAP - preferably before the end of July!
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Help develop cases by interviewing prospective clients and reviewing information with the Partner.
Provide administrative and secretarial support, under the supervision of the Firm Administrator to several Partners and Associates.
Assist clients by filing claims for medical payment coverage; keeping clients informed of case progress.
Gather case evidence and documentation by preparing personal injury files; inputting information from medical records, statements of charges, client and witness statements, and lost-wage documentation; filing physical copies; logging incoming mail; contacting medical providers, insurance companies, collection agencies, etc.
Enhance partner's effectiveness by monitoring case progress; alerting partner of issues requiring his/her attention; maintaining contact with providers, adjusters, and opposing counsel; contributing information to the team case review; completing special projects; providing secretarial support.
Other job duties include heavy caseload file maintenance, general administrative duties such as expense reporting, arranging attorney travel, and other various duties as assigned.
Requirements:
AA degree required.
2+ years of relevant Litigation Legal Assistant or paralegal experience.
Excellent Legal Administration skills including word processing and research and writing skills.
Understands the utmost importance of Client Confidentiality
Strong calendaring and organizational skills.
Strong proofreading and critical thinking skills.
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
Able to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
General administrative duties such as expense reporting and arranging attorney travel etc.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Must score high on Office tests Midtown will administer for: Word, Excel and Spelling & Grammar
Must pass a background check upon a contingent offer
2 positive references are required- Midtown will contact
Compensation:
The position pays $20-$23/hr DOE with a conversion salary upon conversion to permanent employee (based on performance, conversion could take place after 6+ month mark).
To apply:
If you would like to be considered, please send a WORD version of your resume to legaljobs@themidtowngroup.com and a cover email detailing your relevant litigation legal assistant/paralegal experience and contact info for two professional references (name/title/company/phone/email).
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