Legal Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A Virginia-based personal injury law firm is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to support their team. Responsibilities include client interviews, liaising with insurance companies, and assisting with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills and a desire to support clients in personal injury cases. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including performance bonuses and bilingual translation bonuses for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills for client interaction.
• Ability to handle numerous tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Fluent in English and another language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview new clients and perform comprehensive evaluations.
• Initiate contact with insurance companies and open firm files.
• Send for medical records and other documents.
• Organize incoming faxes and update case status.
• Answer telephones and assist with administrative functions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Typing speed

Job description

Overview

Benefits: 401(k) matching; Bonus based on performance; Health insurance; Training & development.

Are you looking to break into the Legal Profession? Do you 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 state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. We are a small (but aggressive!), tech-savvy team that focuses on outside-the-box solutions that optimize client recoveries. We handle a full range of cases—modest value to seven-figure cases—and our client-centric approach in every case keeps 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 process large volumes of information and will be involved in data entry, opening files, liaising with insurance companies, reviewing files to determine 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 & Benefits

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 of $1,000 (paid in two installments: after 30 days, and after 6 months).

Core Values

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 done.
• Initiate contact with insurance companies and open firm files, including 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

• Typing speed: 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 & Working Environment

• Working as part of a motivated team at all levels.
• Opportunity to learn under a 40-year veteran of the legal profession.
• 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.

To apply, interested candidates should apply here!

Our office is located off of Edsall Road in the West Alexandria / Springfield area. We have free and ample parking.