Legal Assistant
Office Of Medicare Hearings & Appeals
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Maintained case file to record actions, events, exhibits, information and materials related to case hearing or case disposition.
- Exhibited administrative record for including all materials received in case file.
- Prepared routine correspondence, notices and papers on case status, including notices of dismissal, extensions and other similar actions.
- Reviewed automated and hardcopy documents and materials for each completed case to verify adherence to procedural requirements for closing case.
- Identified deficiencies, tracked and acquired necessary materials, record information and verified adequacy of records before closing case file.
- Tracked case development to verify case milestones are progressing as planned.
- Tracked timely notification and scheduling of all appeals to ensure that parties and participants are legally notified prior to hearing.
- Participated in processes to identify legal and office procedures and work flow patterns that can be improved through application of automated business process.
- Stayed abreast of industry developments and emerging trends by attending relevant seminars or workshops, applying newly acquired knowledge to enhance job performance continuously.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various resources such as online databases and government agencies to support case strategies effectively.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Provided valuable training and support to junior staff members as needed, fostering collaborative work culture that promoted professional growth for all team members.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
