Overview
Administrative Officer Jobs in Kansas City, MO at City of Kansas City
We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Compensation:
$16 – $18 hourly
Responsibilities:
Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
Open Claims
Request Medical Records
Initial Letter Requests
File Management
Qualifications:
Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute
Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary
Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting performing administrative tasks
Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
About Company
We are a personal injury firm in the Atlanta Metro that is committed to helping people and their families navigate the insurance process after they have been seriously injured.
Our Firm’s Guiding Principles:
Be Accountable
Be Proactive
Be Efficient
Be Compassionate
Be Optimistic
Be Customer Service-Oriented
Be Detail-Oriented
We believe that life is not what happens to you, but what you do about it. We believe you should always make informed decisions with your eyes wide open. We believe in always moving forward and creating momentum. We believe in being as efficient as possible. We believe doing the right thing for our clients is always the answer. We believe helping someone in a time of crisis requires compassion. We believe planning and preparation is the key to success. We believe personal injury law is the best area of law!
Title: Administrative Officer
Company: City of Kansas City
Location: Kansas City, MO
