Legal Assistant/Paralegal

$43,680 - $53,500/Yr

The Barnes Firm - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Buffalo, NY

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Barnes Firm is seeking a legal assistant to join their team in Buffalo, NY. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a high level of professionalism and a friendly, positive attitude. This role involves supporting attorneys and paralegals in various tasks related to personal injury law.

Responsibilities

• Requesting and following up for medical records
• Preparing HIPPA authorizations, processing no-fault wages, disability, mileage and IME's
• Sort, scan and process incoming mail for assigned attorney
• Relaying case facts to insurance adjusters and providing requested documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years in a personal injury law firm setting required
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have ability to prioritize, organize and manage case load
• Must have ability to exercise good judgment and meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Personal injury law: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance