Legal Assistant - Referrals
Company Overview
Rubenstein Law was founded in 1988 and is recognized as one of the premier injury firms in Florida. Over the years, Rubenstein law has grown from a leading auto and slip fall accident firm in Miami to being recognized across the state for our personal injury practice handling all types of injury and accident claims. We have a dedicated team that devotes all their time to representing multiple clients nationwide who have been injured.
Despite our growth, we continue to succeed by hiring a diverse team of highly skilled attorneys and dedicated staff who focus on putting our clients first and maximizing results. We were honored as a Top Workplace on Sun-Sentinel’s annual Best of List in 2018 and 2019.
Job Summary
The Referrals Legal Assistant provides support to the Referrals Team by ensuring that all cases that are referred out are kept updated with the required documents, processes, and guidelines.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Daily interaction with referral attorneys, clients, insurance companies, and medical providers.
- Provide support to clients through the referral process by providing case status.
- Schedule client meetings with referral attorneys as needed.
- Review, upload, and process daily correspondence into the case files.
- Maintain files properly notated with up-to-date case status e.g., settlements, resolutions, discharges, etc.
- Assist referral firms with client communication as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be goal-oriented.
- Ability to multitask while managing a high caseload.
- Highly organized and be a self-starter.
- Prior office or legal experience is a plus.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
- Proficient with computers and able to learn new software.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 7-paid holidays
- Staff and Attorney bonuses
- Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, and other medical coverages)
- Group and Optional Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401(k) with company matching