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Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers

Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Columbia, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    GEORGE SINK P.A. INJURY LAWYERS IS SEEKING A PRE-LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT. THE LEGAL ASSISTANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE DAY-TO-DAY LEGAL CASEWORK FOR THE FIRM IN A FAST-PACED, HIGH-VOLUME ENVIRONMENT, AND MUST WORK ACCURATELY UNDER PRESSURE WHILE HANDLING CASES FOCUSED ON PERSONAL INJURY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW.

    The ideal candidate must be dedicated to teamwork by empowering and supporting one another to achieve the best results for our client's. We urge you to apply if you have administrative experience and are ready for a new opportunity in the legal field. We are willing to train the right candidate.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Prepares legal correspondence, interfaces with the client on non-legal issues relating to the case; refers legal issues to the appropriate attorney.
    • Obtains pertinent case information from the client; analyzes, reviews, and prepares the information into case notes of the client's file.
    • Must be able to multi-task and handle tasks promptly and professionally with all staff and client's.
    • Maintains excellent client relations and documents all contact with client in the case management software.
    • Obtains all pertinent information from clients to include their treatment status, doctor appointment information, changes in medical care, documents and records information; notifies attorney of any changes and/or concerns.
    • Notifies the attorney when forms, documents, or additional information is received; and completes any necessary checklist task or makes updates in the clients file.
    • Communicates with the client to ensure that all appropriate reports, records, bills, wages, and insurance information is received in a timely manner.
    • Upon case settlement, prepare disbursement sheets by confirming balances and expenses for the attorney to review.
    • Additional duties as needed.

    ​QUALIFICATIONS:

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
    • Preferred 1-2 years of similar legal experience, administrative, or customer service experience.
    • Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
    • Prior experience handling medical records, insurance claims, or managing case files.
    • Oral and written communication skills

    WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

    • Competitive Salary
    • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
    • Long-Term /Short-Term Disability / Life Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Employee Assistant Program
    • Telehealth
    • Paid Time Off
    • 10 Company Paid Holidays
    • Competitive 401K matching

    HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., MONDAY TO FRIDAY

    George Sink, P.A. Injury lawyers are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workforce!

    Company Description

    George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers fights for the injured and disabled every day. In a car accident? Motorcycle wreck? We can help. Are you disabled and can't work? We can help. Are you a veteran who isn't 100% disability rating? We can help. The attorneys at our firm offer fast and reliable legal counsel for all types of vehicle accidents, including distracted driving accidents, motorcycle accidents, impaired driving accidents, and more. Our team is one of the largest Personal Injury law firms in the Southeast, with attorneys and staff ready to serve you in Savannah, Georgia and South Carolina. After 35 years in practice, we have the experience to help get your money faster. We will fight for your rights. We will fight for your compensation. We can help get you the money you deserve. Our goal is to get you the most money FAST!