Legal Assistant Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Legal Assistant Rocky McElhaney Law Firm Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$39.6K – $48.6K a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Flextime Work from home Snacks provided Employee assistance program Vision insurance Gym membership Life insurance Qualifications Workers’ compensation law Microsoft Excel Personal injury law Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Law office Clerical experience 1 year Communication skills Editing Entry level Full Job Description Looking for a Legal Assistant with Gladiator Skills!

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Legal Assistant Hours:

Full-time position

Schedule:

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary:

Hourly and based on experience We’re looking for someone exceptional. We’re looking for a legal assistant who will fit right in with a culture of smart, funny, caring people who care about each other and take pride in the work they do. You’ll know you’re a good fit if… You enjoy being part of a team that’s working toward a common goal. You have a healthy sense of humor. You believe everyone deserves respect, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, or level of income. You take pride in being organized and in doing your job well. You are detail oriented and able to meet deadlines. You’re someone who likes learning and wants to grow personally and professionally. You’re looking for a job that lets you go home every day knowing you’ve made a positive difference in the lives of others. You want good pay, insurance premiums fully paid by your employer, and other great benefits such as a monthly gym membership stipend, flexible start and stop times, flex hours during the week, and an option to work from home one day per week. You want a boss that listens and helps you learn and grow. You think that you would enjoy being part of a team that helps victims gain justice. You’re looking for a role that will allow you to change lives. We’ll know you’re a good fit if… You have a college degree. You have at least one year of experience with clerical/administrative work. You have a knack for organization, details, and meeting deadlines. You have the judgement required to prioritize tasks and juggle multiple things at once. You’re a self-starter who is likely to take personal initiative to get things done. You’re skilled at working independently but recognize when to seek help. You can adapt to change and function in a fast-paced environment. You’ve got good verbal and written communication skills. You’re skilled in using Microsoft Excel and love learning how to use new or updated software. Although it’s definitely not required, we’ll be super-impressed if you have previous experience working at a law firm using case management software like SmartAdvocate. What would I be doing every day? The Legal Assistant reports to the Chief Operations Officer and works with other team members. The legal assistant performs in a fast-paced environment with layered job responsibilities. Day-to-day duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Opening new case files so we can get to work for our clients and closing settled cases using the firm’s case management software. Drafting, editing, and sending case-related letters required for different types of cases like personal injury, workers comp, and social security disability. Communicating with insurance adjusters/companies to file insurance claims and get the legal process started. Ordering and summarizing police reports critical to the success of our clients’ cases. Entering and monitoring statutes of limitations to ensure we meet important legal deadlines. Reviewing, scanning, saving, and organizing important documents related to cases. Entering notes and other data into the case management software to keep everyone informed of the progress opening and closing cases. Researching insurance carrier information critical to our clients’ cases. Monitoring and following up with new clients to ensure they complete their sign-up packets. Managing and overseeing new client email and working with them to get the information required to get their cases opened. What We’re Offering Competitive pay and annual performance reviews. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid for by us. Stipend paid for a monthly gym membership. Generous paid time off plus an additional 10 to 11 holiday days off annually. Flexible workday start and stop times. Flex time during the week. Free snacks and soft drinks provided each week. Staff events and activities like Cookouts, Taco Tuesday, Holiday Celebrations, Family Bowling, Cornhole tournaments, days where we buy everyone lunch just because we think they’re awesome, and more. These are just a few of the things we do. Spirit Day where we spend an entire day showing our appreciation for staff with gifts and events. Employee assistance program (EAP). Why You Should Want to Join Rocky’s Team? There are so many reasons.

Here are a few:

1. Rocky McElhaney Law Firm is an amazing place to work, and we’ve got the awards to prove it: Nashville Business Journal’s Best Places to Work since 2013. 2. We offer the best incentives and benefits available including generous vacation time, premier health insurance plans, staff appreciation events, ergonomic office equipment, stipend paid for gym membership, and more. 3. Our employees always come first. We know our employees are the key to our success. We’re dedicated to maintaining a team that is valued, trusted, and fully supported, and we work hard to meet their needs as they arise. Please note that if considered for the position, a background check will be required for employment. More about Rocky McElhaney Law Firm’s Culture We have high standards when it comes to the quality of our work, but we value and reward those who work smarter, not longer. We prize staff who are both teachers and learners, regardless of their age or job title. We’re hard hitters when it comes to fighting for our clients and compassionate and loyal in our relationships with each other. We like to have fun and make sure our team has opportunities to do just that. We encourage healthy lifestyles and provide our staff with ways to maintain them. We’re flexible and adaptive and strive to maintain a culture of happy, challenged, and fulfilled human beings. Visit our career page to view Benefits information – www.rockylawfirm.com/careers.

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person