Legal Assistant
Blaszkow Legal, PLLC
Alexandria, VAFresher46m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Blaszkow Legal, PLLC is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to join their growing practice. This full-time position involves processing large volumes of information, data entry, file management, client interaction, and learning all aspects of personal injury law.
Key Responsibilities
- Interview new clients and perform comprehensive evaluations.
- Initiate contact with insurance companies and open firm files.
- 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.
- Perform administrative and other management functions related to the practice of law.
- Liaise with insurance companies.
- Review files to determine the locations of medical treatment.
- Draft correspondence.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Typing speed of a 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.
Qualifications
- Entry-level position; no previous legal work required.
- Strong desire to advocate on behalf of clients.
- Excellent customer service skills to interact with clients from intake through all stages of litigation.
- Fluent in English and Spanish for bilingual candidates (will receive a $1,000 translation bonus).
- Bilingual candidates fluent in English and Arabic, Farsi, Pashtu, or Amharic are also welcome.
Benefits & Perks
- Base salary: $38,000 - $40,000 (depending on qualifications and experience).
- Reachable monthly performance bonuses.
- Participation bonuses for business brought to the firm.
- PTO.
- BCBS health insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Professional development budget.
- Training & development.
- Translation bonus of $1,000 for fluent Spanish speakers.
- Working as part of a motivated team.
- Ability to learn under a 40-year veteran of the legal profession.
- Continual training and guidance.
- Use of a simple file management system.
- Free and ample parking.
- Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.
- Eligible for promotion to Paralegal after 6 months.