The salary for this position is competitive and based on experience.
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Experience:
- Must have experience working in a legal office setting - Preferably with experience in workers' compensation law - Familiarity with electronic filing for workers' compensation and general liability cases - Knowledge of court rules and procedures - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams preferred - Familiarity with case management software, preferably PerfectLaw - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
Job Description:
- Full-time position with a successful law firm in Overland Park, Kansas - Monday through Friday schedule with hybrid work options available - Support two attorneys with preparation of documents for worker's comp defense and general liability cases - Maintain and organize files, calendars, and deadlines - Communicate effectively with clients, adjusters, attorneys, and court personnel - Perform clerical duties such as saving emails, answering phones, and composing correspondence - Organize medical records and schedule appointments - Schedule and maintain electronic docketing of deadlines, depositions, and hearings - Ensure timely completion of tasks and proper documentation - Maintain firm and client confidentiality
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred - Previous experience supporting attorneys in a legal office setting required - Preferably with experience in workers' compensation law - Familiarity with electronic filing for workers' compensation and general liability cases - Knowledge of court rules and procedures - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams preferred - Familiarity with case management software, preferably PerfectLaw - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match - All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
Salary Information:
- Competitive salary based on experience - Full-time position with Monday through Friday schedule and hybrid work options available
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- Work as a Legal Assistant at a successful law firm in Overland Park, Kansas - Full-time position with hybrid work options available - Support two attorneys with preparation of documents for worker's comp defense and general liability cases - Maintain and organize files, calendars, and deadlines - Communicate effectively with clients, adjusters, attorneys, and court personnel - Perform clerical duties such as saving emails, answering phones, and composing correspondence - Organize medical records and schedule appointments - Schedule and maintain electronic docketing of deadlines, depositions, and hearings - Ensure timely completion of tasks and proper documentation - Maintain firm and client confidentiality - High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred - Previous experience supporting attorneys in a legal office setting required - Preferably with experience in workers' compensation law - Familiarity with electronic filing for workers' compensation and general liability cases - Knowledge of court rules and procedures - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams preferred - Familiarity with case management software, preferably PerfectLaw - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills - Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match available as benefits - All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines - Competitive salary based on experience - Full-time position with Monday through Friday schedule and hybrid work options available
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