Litigation Legal Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and detail oriented Legal Assistant to join our litigation department at Whitley Law Firm.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organization al skill, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
As a Legal Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting our team by managing various administrative tasks related to case preparation and management.
*Responsibilities:* 1.
*Ordering Medical Records:* request and obtain pertinent medical records related to personal injury cases.
2.
*Summarize Medical Records:* review and summarize medical records to extract relevant information crucial case preparation and strategy.
3.
*Verifying Account Balances:* Collaborate with vendors to verify account balances and ensure accuracy in financial records.
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*Scheduling Coordination:* Act as the scheduling coordinator for the litigation team, arranging meetings, depositions, court appearances and other appointments as necessary.
Coordinate with attorneys, clients and external parties to schedule and confirm appointments.
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*Administrative Support:* Provide general administrative support to attorneys and legal staff, including handling daily mail for the department and other tasks as assigned.
_*Required Skills/Abilities: *_ * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience * Prior experience working in a legal environment, preferably in personal injury litigation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software * Familiarity with medical terminology and record keeping procedures.
* Strong critical thinking skills with acute attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work * Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks * Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in all aspects of work *Benefits:* * Competitive Pay * Bonus Opportunities * Medical, dental and vision insurance options * 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution * Company paid STD and Life Insurance * Generous PTO and 11 Paid Holidays Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
00 - $21.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * AD&D insurance * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Free parking * Health insurance * Life insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Travel requirement: * No travel Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * Litigation legal assistant: 2 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Raleigh, NC 27609: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person