A national plaintiffs' law firm that focuses exclusively on representing victims of mesothelioma is hiring for a MEDICAL LEGAL ASSISTANT to work on a DIRECT HIRE basis, full-time. With offices across the country and rapidly growing teams, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.

Our DOWNTOWN St. Louis, Missouri, office is seeking to hire a Legal Assistant to support our Medical team. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this full-time, on-site position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Prepare correspondence and HIPAA-compliant authorizations to healthcare providers for the purpose of obtaining protected healthcare information;

· Communication with healthcare providers;

· Processing of incoming protected healthcare information such as medical records and itemized billing statements, which includes scanning, saving, and reviewing for relevant information;

· Completion of assignments on a deadline.

Qualifications:

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook;

· Proficiency or moderate experience with Adobe Acrobat;

· Typing ability, preferred average of at least 65 WPM;

· Highly effective communication skills and phone experience;

· Highly effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize;

· Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, ability to work individually and as part of a team, and desire to succeed;

· Ability to maintain confidential and protected healthcare information.

Skills Desired (but not required):

· 1+ years as a legal assistant or in a legal setting;

· Legal client database experience;

· Experience with medicolegal work, such as obtaining protected health information from healthcare providers and summarizing medical records.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we also offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.

The firm is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.