Legal Assistant - Case Manager

The Advocates - PNW; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO (3 weeks) and uncapped PTO later

401(k) matching (4%)

Transit card reimbursement

Job summary

The Advocates - PNW is seeking a driven Case Manager/Legal Assistant for our Portland, OR team. You will own cases, coordinate with clients, and work with attorneys to ensure top-notch client representation.

Ideal candidates are people-oriented, detail-driven, and able to balance empathy with professional execution in a fast-paced personal injury environment.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy (required).
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Associate’s Degree (preferred).
• 1+ years Office Work experience (preferred).
• 1+ years of Personal Injury experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Feel a sense of responsibility for the cases on your docket.
• Communicate with clients throughout the course of their treatment.
• Collaborate with team, including other assistants and attorneys to ensure top notch client representation.
• Are driven to win and take pride in your work.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both external and internal clients with a professional, courteous manner.
• Perform administrative duties such as gathering, recording, and filing documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving over the phone

Client rapport

Case management

Eagerness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Who We Are

The Advocates are a growing personal injury law firm with branches across the United States. We are dedicated to representing victims of accidents with care and respect. Our team genuinely cares about and has empathy for the people who seek our help, and we are driven to get them the best results possible.

The PNW branch is looking for a driven and client-focused Case Manager to be a part of our Portland, OR team. You would become a vital part of a close-knit group of attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and staff who all share a profound dedication to supporting our clients throughout their recovery journeys.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.advocateslaw.com/

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our growing team. The position will have ownership over cases, reaching out to coordinate with clients, solving problems with insurance companies and medical providers, and organizing records. They will work hand-in-hand with an attorney to provide excellent service to people who have been hurt.

A great fit would be someone people-oriented who has a history of working hard for clients, appreciates the connection between details and client success, and is emotionally and intellectually sharp.

Responsibilities

• Feel a sense of responsibility for the cases on your docket
• Communicate with clients throughout the course of their treatment
• Collaborate with team, including other assistants and attorneys to ensure top notch client representation
• Are driven to win and take pride in your work
• Provide exceptional customer service to both external and internal clients with a professional, courteous manner.
• Perform administrative duties such as gathering, recording, and filing documentation

Experience and Professional Background

• Computer literacy (required)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate’s Degree (preferred)
• 1+ years Office Work experience (preferred)
• 1+ years of Personal Injury experience (preferred)

  Skills

  • Solving complex problems on the phone
  • Persistent and dedicated in case management
  • Able to develop strong rapport with clients and providers
  • Eager to learn complex tasks

  Compensation

  • $23.00 - $26.00/hr
  • Health, Dental, and Vision care up to 100% employer paid (Buy up options available)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 3 Weeks PTO in your first year, Uncapped PTO in year 4
  • 401(k) matching up to 4% (after 1 year)
  • 50% Paid transit card