Legal Assistant (Entry Level) - Remote

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<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Position at Jacoby & Meyers<br><br>Want to <strong>LOVE</strong> where you work and get full training to do it?<br><br>Jacoby & Meyers is the nation's pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and determined legal assistant to join our growing team. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.<br><br><strong>Job Title: </strong>Legal Assistant<br><br><strong>Pay Range: </strong>$20.00/hour<br><br><strong>Type of Position: </strong>Full Time<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Fully Remote and Hybrid Positions Available<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>Jacoby & Meyers offers multiple entry level legal assistant positions across different departments. Specific responsibilities may vary depending on which legal department you are placed in. Your department will be assigned depending on your skills and qualifications. Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.<br><br><ul><li>Interview clients and provide updates on case status</li><li>Collect all possible information, evidence and documentation that will help the legal department build a case</li><li>Request police reports, medical records and bills on behalf of clients</li><li>Strict compliance with schedule of assigned appointments</li><li>Use of Firm's software (training will be provided) for data entry of new clients</li><li>Scan the documentation needed for the case and save it into the Firm's system</li><li>Generate a daily/weekly report with results for all assigned tasks<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Very well organized</li><li>Good follow-up and follow through</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Customer service experience preferred<br><br></li></ul><strong>Computer Skills<br><br></strong>To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.<br><br><strong>What We Offer<br><br></strong><ul><li> Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance </li><li> Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance </li><li> Short-term and Long-term Disability </li><li> Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs </li><li> Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays </li><li> Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA </li><li> Hospital and Accident Insurance Plans </li><li> Commuter Transportation Incentive </li><li> Flexible Hours </li><li> Fully-paid parking </li><li> 401(k) with Company Match </li><li> Learning and Development Programs </li><li> Remote Positions <br><br></li></ul><strong>About J&M<br><br></strong>Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. Now, more than 50 years later, we continue to help people get the justice and compensation they deserve. Specializing in all types of accident claims, including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber/Lyft, or trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and other wrongful conduct, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients' personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party.<br><br><strong>Required:</strong> Resume and References<br><br>Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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