Legal Secretary - Medical Malpractice / Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Excellent Mid-Size firm based in Cleveland, OH is looking to hire a Legal Secretary with a background in Medical Malpractice. Ideal candidate will have experience requesting medical records, searching and summarizing medical records, along with other traditional legal admin duties. Amazing firm to work for! Long standing and highly respected, this firm offers hard to beat benefits, PTO and culture. This is a Hybrid role.

Legal Secretary - Medical Malpractice

Key responsibilities involve organizing case files, handling correspondence, preparing and e-filing legal documents, and coordinating meetings and depositions. The also manage medical records, conduct legal research and administrative duties.

Core responsibilities

• Administrative support:
  Manage calendars, schedule depositions and conferences, and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Document management:
  Draft, proofread, format, and file legal documents and pleadings. This includes e-filing with courts and maintaining case files.
• Medical record management:
  Obtain, organize, and review medical records and other case-specific documentation. This may include creating medical chronologies.
• Client and witness communication:
  Act as a point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses, providing updates and gathering information.
• Legal research:
  Conduct legal and medical research, often using specialized software, and retrieve relevant case law or court decisions.
• Billing and financial tasks:
  Process billing information, manage invoices for third-party vendors, and prepare cover letters for attorney bills.

Essential skills and knowledge

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in legal and medical terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal software and e-filing procedures.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle a high-pressure workload.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.