Rowland & Yauger is a general practice law firm located in Carthage, NC, focusing on Personal Injury, Criminal defense, Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, and Family Law. Carthage is the County Seat in beautiful Moore County, NC, known for its great golf courses, outdoor activities, great schools, and communities. Our attorneys grew up in this community and we take pride in the opportunity to resolve the legal issues of our friends and neighbors. We are looking for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our growing practice that was nominated as the Best Family Law Practice, Best Personal Injury Practice, and Best Criminal Law Practice in Moore County in the Best of the Pines competition this year! Our office is searching for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to handle our growing Social Security Disability practice area. We are searching for someone who is organized and task oriented, with excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are important for this role. Pay is negotiable dependent upon experience, and we provide additional incentives beyond hourly pay with an applicable performance bonus/incentive structure. We value experienced professionals, and pay range could extend beyond what we have listed on this job posting for an experienced Paralegal who is knowledgeable about Social Security Disability Claims. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Answering phones and taking messages when necessary Drafting correspondence Filing disability appeals at the Reconsideration/Hearing level Managing client files Requesting client medical records Scheduling appointments and maintaining a detailed calendar Maintaining and organizing files; updating files with case status and information Drafting Hearing Briefs for Attorney review Experience & Qualifications Strong communication and organizational skills Exceptional attention to detail Proficient in

Microsoft Office:

Outlook, Word, Excel Office experience is preferred We value our team and offer: Health insurance Disability insurance Performance Bonus Incentive Plan Simple IRA Plan Employer matching on Simple IRA (up to 3% of Salary) Paid time off Paid sick time Opportunities for advancement •Waiting period may apply. Subject to change without notice. To apply for this unique opportunity please submit a detailed resume as well as a cover letter telling us why you are interested in working for a general practice firm and why you believe that you are the first class hire we are searching for. Applications will only be accepted through this listing. No agencies please . Thank you for your interest in our firm. We will be contacting those candidates who we feel are the best match for us.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$10.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Disability insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Ability to

Commute:

Carthage, NC 28327 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Carthage, NC 28327: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person