Legal Assistant

at  Hauptman OBrien Wolf Lathrop

LEGAL ASSISTANT

We are looking for a high-energy individual to become part of the Hauptman, O’Brien team in our Omaha location.
This position includes a variety of tasks of a confidential nature. Expectations are that this individual will work well as a team player with attorneys, paralegals, other legal assistants and other members of the firm. There will be a substantial amount of interaction over the phone with clients and medical providers, so the candidate must be comfortable communicating over the phone in a professional manner. Additionally, effective time management and organizational skills, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail, are necessary for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a law firm, with extra consideration given to someone with experience in the personal injury area of practice.
• Strong organizational and telephone/communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
  We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and a Team-oriented work environment.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in personal injury law?

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
• law office: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Drafting correspondence and other Word documents.
• Keeping information in client database up to date.
• Opening new client files and closing settled files.
• Interaction with clients to obtain necessary medical information.
• Contacting medical providers to obtain medical bills, medical records, reductions, etc.
• Preparing and filing documents with courts.
• Processing Team mail.
• Other duties as assigned.