Receptionist/Legal Assistant
Do you enjoy interacting with people? Are you passionate about providing service and making an impact on people’s lives with a few co-workers in a fast-paced downtown office in Lafayette, Indiana?
In this position you will:
1) Be the first impression people have of the firm by phone;
2) Greet and interact with clients when they come to our office;
3) Become familiar with clients and their cases;
4) Contact and work with insurance companies, lawyers, courts, and clients;
5) Request and obtain evidence, medical records, bills, wage loss, and other information;
6) Review medical records and bills;
7) Update the calendar and be proactive in helping our clients;
8) Draft and assist in drafting emails, letters, and legal documents;
9) Maintain a positive attitude for our clients and ourselves.
Do you like the idea of helping people who are in a legal bind? Hall-Justice Law Firm is a boutique law firm focusing on personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and expungements.
It is a collegial and fast-paced work environment.
Our personal injury clients are recovering from injuries and deserve compensation.
Our criminal defense/expungement clients need legal help that fits the facts of their cases and individual situations.
Your care for our clients and their cases will be appreciated by both clients and co-workers.
Is this a good fit for you? You must have:
* Ability to problem solve, take initiative, and create a high quality accurate work product with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to answer a multi-line phone in a professional and caring manner.
* Have a professional appearance and demeanor.
* High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Further education preferred.
* Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.
* Legible handwriting.
* Exceptional oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
* Impeccable time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
* The ability to learn additional software systems that fit the firm’s needs.
* Capacity to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while prioritizing and anticipating future deadlines and needs.
* Ability to use templates, maintain different databases and lists.
* Willingness to follow office policies and procedures and contribute to improving them.
* Valid driver’s license.
* Ability to maintain accurate calendars and anticipate future scheduling conflicts.
If this is you, please contact us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.
00 - $20.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Free parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Microsoft Word: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Lafayette, IN 47901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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