Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to become a part of our highly specialized legal team. Our primary focus is on civil rights litigation and personal injury. Experience is preferred, however we are willing to train the right candidate if they align with our values and possess the necessary qualities and skills to succeed in this position. Above all, we value integrity, reliability, and a strong commitment to excellence. In order to succeed, our ideal candidate must be tech-savvy, eager to learn, and adaptable in a fast paced dynamic environment.
You must be available to work in-person, Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Please email your resume to legalopslom@gmail.com with "LEGAL ASSISTANT POSITION" in the subject line.
Basic Responsibilities:
- Proper handling and documentation of phone calls in accordance with our firm's procedures
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Process the incoming and outgoing mail according to our procedures
- Detailed oriented record keeping using our case management software; Mycase
- Documentation of daily activities
- Maintain a professional demeanor in all situations
- Run errands if needed, must have reliable transportation
Additional Responsibilities:
- Request and obtain various types of records including police reports, medical records, billing statements, employment records; must have ability to keep track of and follow through with a high volume of tasks from request to completion
- Investigate potential leads
- Investigate possible liens
- Prepare legal correspondence
- Draft and file basic pleadings
- Request process service
- Schedule Meetings
- Complete client treatment status updates autonomously in accordance with the firm's procedures
Qualifications:
- Ability to manage a variety of conflicting priorities
- Focus on and adherence to deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Meticulous; detail-oriented individual/strong attention to detail
- Ability to carefully review documents, proofread, and identify/correct errors and inconsistencies
- Ability to follow procedures and comply with rules
- Open and receptive to feedback to aid with professional growth and maximize efficiency
- Willing and eager to learn and take on challenges and complicated tasks
- Adaptability in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Must be tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office
- Desire for professional grown
- Motivated and proactive
- Strong problem solving abilities
- The ideal assistant can not only identify a problem but also prepare and suggest a solution
Pay is based on experience and skills. Background check and drug test are required as part of the hiring process.
Company DescriptionWe are a small law firm with a primary focus on civil rights and personal injury. Our core values include integrity, accountability, and a commitment to justice.
Company Description
We are a small law firm with a primary focus on civil rights and personal injury. Our core values include integrity, accountability, and a commitment to justice.