Job description
We are seeking a Legal Assistant (personal injuries) who is bilingual (Fluent English and Spanish)
The Havins Law Firm are experienced trial lawyers who have negotiated settlements for more than 28 years, with all of the major insurance companies, including without limitation, AIG, Allstate Insurance, Farmers Insurance Group, Fred Loya, Geico, Hartford, Insurance Depot, Nationwide, Progressive, State Farm, State and County Mutual, UCIS, Santa Fe Insurance, Titan Insurance Company, and many others.
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
- To effectively communicate, with all clients, many of whom are Spanish-speaking only in person and on the telephone.
- Manage and control the front desk/reception area and act as a gatekeeper to ensure that the calls are managed and attorneys are protected from solicitors, etc.
- Overall case management of files, including client intake, scheduling repairs, vehicle rentals, filing claims, verify insurance coverage, and maintain contact with insurance company.
- Must be able to draft and manage phone messages, faxes, voicemails, emails, and other correspondences, and provide updates to the attorneys, and support staff.
- Responsible to handle highly confidential legal documents and information in a discrete and confidential manner.
- Maintain contact with clients on regular basis, communicate and correspond with clients about case status and updates.
- Have a positive attitude and energy level with the ability to maintain a calm, pleasant, and professional demeanor under pressure and in the face of potentially stressed clients and opposing attorneys and their staff.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Paid vacation (2 weeks)
- Paid sick leave
- Parental leave
- Career advancement opportunities upon proving yourself
- Other bonuses
Qualifications:
- 2 Years Law Law Firm Experience (*Preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- High School Diploma
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat;
- Punctuality and dependability;
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure.
- Positive and energetic vibe;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person