The Position: We’re looking for Legal Assistants with experience in Personal Injury. The pay will be commensurate with experience, with opportunities for bonuses.
We are a reputable Plaintiff's Personal Injury law firm based in Jacksonville, with several offices throughout Northeast Florida. Our attorneys are heavily experienced and specialize in trucking accidents, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, and premises liability cases such as slip and falls. The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We are dedicated to our country’s Veterans and Veteran Affairs, community outreach, helping those less fortunate, and giving back to those where we live and work.
The Firm’s motto is to ensure that excellent representation and customer service is delivered to every client, if “You Hurt, We Fight!” We believe in aggressive representation, and no case is too small!
Requirements:
· Excellent organizational skills
· Trustworthy and high level work ethic
· Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power Point, and Word
· Quick learner of legal management software
· Type/Keyboard at least 40 wpm without errors
· 1-2 years’ experience with a Personal Injury firm is preferred
· Reliable transportation
· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
· Bi-lingual a plus!
Position Duties (partial list):
· Scan and file incoming mail
· Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
· Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case.
· Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
· Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.
· Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for conferences.
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
· Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Firm Paid Dental and Vision insurance
- Firm Paid Life Insurance ($25,000 Policy)
- Health insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Opportunities
- Award Recognition
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
