This Legal Assistant role is tailored for an experienced professional in the field of insurance and medical malpractice defense. It supports two partners at a boutique-sized defense law firm and requires a strong understanding ofdefense litigation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Medical Records Summaries: Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing medical records to assist in case preparation.
- Deposition Summaries: Preparing concise summaries of deposition transcripts for use in case evaluation and strategy.
- Discovery Preparation: Handling documents related to the discovery process, including drafting and organizing materials.
- Scheduling: Managing calendars, court dates, meetings, and deadlines for the partners.
- Administrative Support: Providing general office assistance, including filing, billing, and document management.
Requirements: - Experience: 3 to 5 years in defense litigation is a must, ideally in medical malpractice or insurance defense. Candidates with experience in workers' compensation (WC) or personal injury (PI) are also considered if they are skilled in medical and deposition summaries.
- Skills:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
- Software Proficiency:
- iManage (document management).
- Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
- Orion (billing software).
- Online court filing systems like Odyssey and Peachcourt.
Workplace Details: - Location: Marietta, GA.
- Work Arrangement: Full-time, in-office.
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with an hour lunch break.
- Salary: Based on experience, up to $65,000.
- Perks: Free parking provided.
Ideal Candidate: The role is suited for someone with a
background in defense law, excellent organizational abilities, and a proactive work ethic. Familiarity with the legal documentation and court filing systems ensures the candidate can hit the ground running. The position is an excellent fit for professionals who thrive in a structured and detail-oriented environment.
