Law Office Clerk

$39,520 - $43,680/Yr

Catania Mahon & Rider Pllc - Newburgh, NY

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Newburgh, NY
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Catania, Mahon & Rider, PLLC is a well-established law firm located in Newburgh, NY, with over 50 years of experience in providing a comprehensive range of legal services to clients in the Hudson Valley region and beyond. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, individuals, families, and various public agencies. The Law Office Clerk position is a full-time role that plays a crucial part in the administrative operations of the firm. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills, as the clerk will be responsible for various administrative tasks that support the firm's legal services. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection, ensuring that sensitive information is handled appropriately. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as the Law Office Clerk will interact with all staff members and clients, both in person and over the phone. The Law Office Clerk will be tasked with several key responsibilities, including reception coverage, where they will answer phones, greet guests, and manage catering orders. They will also be responsible for electronic filing and maintaining records, ensuring that all documentation is organized and accessible. Another critical aspect of the role involves managing medical records, which includes requesting and processing these records, adhering to insurance carrier requirements, coordinating associated payments, and maintaining detailed communication logs. Additionally, the clerk will support the court calendar by scheduling and docketing court appearances, coordinating emergency coverage, and scheduling stenographers and videographers as needed. The position may also involve other related duties and projects as assigned by the firm.

Responsibilities

  • Reception Coverage: answering phones, greeting guests, placing of catering orders, electronic filing and records maintenance
  • Medical Records: Requesting and processing of medical records, adherence to insurance carrier requirements, coordination of associated payments, updating of files, detailed record keeping including maintenance of communication logs
  • Court Calendar Support: Scheduling and docketing, coordination of emergency court appearance coverage, scheduling of stenographers, videographer, etc., as required
  • Other related duties and projects, as assigned

Requirements

  • Experience and training in an office environment
  • Unrestricted driver's license
  • High school degree or equivalent

Nice-to-haves

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with office equipment such as copiers and scanners
  • Ability to enter data accurately and efficiently
  • Organized, with attention to detail
  • Proactive and able to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with litigation, either in a law firm or court setting

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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