Job Description
Our client is a dedicated solo-practitioner law firm in Portland, Oregon, specializing in workers’ compensation and personal injury plaintiff representation. They take pride on providing compassionate, high-quality advocacy for injured workers and individuals navigating complex legal and medical systems.
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized Legal Assistant to manage the day-to-day administrative and case-management tasks of a fast-paced solo practice. As the sole support staff member, you will play a critical role in managing case files, keeping operations running smoothly, and serving as a primary point of contact for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management: Maintain physical and digital case files from intake through resolution using practice-management software. Track deadlines, statutes of limitation, and hearing dates.
- Medical & Billing Records: Request, follow up on, & organize medical records.
- Client Communication: Serve as an empathetic first point of contact for clients. Provide routine case updates and gather necessary medical or employment updates.
- Document Preparation: Draft routine correspondence, Form 801s, medical authorizations, and basic requests for administrative review review by the Workers Compensation Board or Division.
- Administrative Support: Manage the attorney’s calendar, schedule depositions, coordinate hearings with the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board, and handle daily digital or physical mail.
Requirements
- 1-3+ years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in personal injury or Oregon
- workers’ compensation law.
- Strong familiarity with medical terminology and the process of retrieving medical records.
- Proficiency with legal practice-management software (e.g., Prevail) and standard office suites (Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat).
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a solo-attorney environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board rules and filing procedures.
- The ideal candidate has direct experience handling medical records, communicating with insurance adjusters, and navigating Oregon’s unique Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) systems.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Portland, OR |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Year Founded | 2007 |
| Website | http://www.ssgstaffing.com |
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