Legal Assistant

Blaszkow Legal, PLLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Blaszkow Legal, PLLC in Northern Virginia seeks an entry-level Legal Assistant to support the team in personal injury matters across VA, MD, and DC. You will handle data entry, file openings, communications with insurance companies, and document management.

No prior legal experience required; the firm provides training, competitive pay, bonuses, PTO, health insurance, and a retirement plan with employer match. Bilingual candidates receive a translation bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience with typing (minimum 45 WPM)
• Ability to handle numerous tasks, and prioritize completion order
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• For bilingual candidates: fluent in English and Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Pashtu, or Amharic

Responsibilities

• Interview new clients and perform comprehensive evaluations of what has been done, and what needs to be
• Initiate contact with insurance companies, and open firm files, to including the sending of correspondence
• Send for medical records, itemized bills, and other documents
• Follow-up on outstanding requests
• Organize incoming faxes
• Update Paralegals and Attorneys on case status
• Answer telephones
• Administrative and other management functions related to the practice of law
• (Candidate will be eligible for promotion to Paralegal after 6 months)

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Client rapport

Customer service

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Training & development
  
  
  

Are you looking to break in to the Legal Profession? Do have an interest in fighting insurance companies, to help injured people? Then Blaszkow Legal, PLLC may have the perfect job for you. Our growing practice is now hiring a Legal Assistant!

This is an entry-level position, so no previous legal work is required!

THE FIRM: Blaszkow Legal, PLLC is an established (founded in 1992) Northern Virginia personal injury law firm. We litigate personal injury and insurance claims in both state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. We are a small (but aggressive!), tech savvy, team that is focused on OUTSIDE THE BOX solutions that optimize client recoveries. We handle a full range of cases involving modest value to major, seven-figure cases, and our client-centric approach in every case keeps the five star reviews coming in on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for an entry-level Legal Assistant to become the newest member of the team. A Legal Assistant will help to process huge volumes of information and will be involved in data entry, opening up files, liaising with insurance companies, reviewing files to determine the locations of medical treatment, sending for medical records and itemized bills, drafting correspondence, answering phones, and learning all aspects of personal injury law in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills to interact with clients from intake through all stages of litigation. A strong desire to advocate on behalf of our clients is a must. This is a full time position, that could occasionally entail weekend and evening work.

COMPENSATION: Base salary ranges from $38,000 - $40,000 (depending on qualifications and experience), plus reachable monthly performance bonuses, and participation bonuses for business brought to the firm. Other benefits include: PTO, BCBS health insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, and a professional development budget.

Bilingual Candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish will receive a translation bonus in the amount of $1,000 (Paid in two installments: after 30 days, and after 6 months)

Our Core Values:

Be the go-to car accident and personal injury law firm in Northern Virginia

Provide personalized service that ensures our clients never feel left out or abandoned

Represent all clients aggressively, no matter case size

Responsibilities:

Interview new clients and perform comprehensive evaluations of what has been done, and what needs to be

Initiate contact with insurance companies, and open firm files, to including the sending of correspondence

Send for medical records, itemized bills, and other documents

Follow-up on outstanding requests

Organize incoming faxes

Update Paralegals and Attorneys on case status

Answer telephones

Administrative and other management functions related to the practice of law

(Candidate will be eligible for promotion to Paralegal after 6 months)

Qualifications:

Experience with typing (minimum 45 WPM)

Ability to handle numerous tasks, and prioritize completion order

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to build rapport with clients

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

For bilingual candidates: must be fluent in English and Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Pashtu, or Amharic

Perks of Working at Blaszkow Legal, PLLC

Working as part of a motivated team at all levels

Ability to learn under a 40-year veteran of the legal profession

Will receive continual training and guidance to develop as a professional staff member

Use of a simple file management system

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications are held in the strictest confidence.

This description has been shortened for formatting purposes. Our office is located off of Edsall Road in the West Alexandria / Springfield area. We have free and ample parking