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Job Description
Legal Assistant Ressler & Tesh, PLLC Issaquah, WA Job Details Full-time $24 - $28 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Free parking Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Microsoft Office Medical records Attention to detail Organizational skills Multi-line phone systems Productivity software Legal case management Time management Full Job Description Our Firm We, Ressler & Tesh, are a plaintiff personal injury law firm located in Issaquah, WA. We are looking to hire a legal assistant with a strong skill in attention to detail to assist our paralegals and attorneys with our continuously-increasing caseload. About the Role To be successful in this role you will need the following: High level of attention to detail Multitasking ability and work in a fast-paced environment Driven and "can do" attitude is a must Ability to work in a collaborative environment This position will be eligible for up to 2 days working from home per week after an approximate 30-day training period. Equipment will be provided by the firm. Our legal assistant position is outlined below. Please note this is a general description and not intended to include all tasks related to this position: Review discovery, medical, employment and education records and create detailed summaries; Request medical, employment and school records for a multitude of clients - Must be able to track status of and follow up on outstanding requests; Draft record invoice dispute letters as needed and instructed; Work directly with and support paralegals and attorneys with projects/tasks as needed; Assist in tracking case-related client costs such as invoices for records; Edit documents utilizing Adobe software; Organization and management of our cloud-based case files; Update client case files using our online case management software, CasePeer; Coordinate and calendar meetings as requested; Pleadings, discovery, and correspondence preparation as needed; Download, relabel, save and distribute incoming electronic faxes as needed; Gather detailed information from potential new clients over the phone and/or via email; Occasional runs to local courthouses to obtain records; Answer incoming phone calls (on occasion) as backup for receptionist; Skills/Requirements Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Proficiency with office equipment (i.e. printers, multi-line phone, scanners, etc.); Professional attitude and appearance; Solid written and verbal communication skills; Ability to be resourceful and proactive; Excellent organizational skills; Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks; Punctual, reliable, honest, and dependable; Team-player mentality.
Benefits:
Note this is a general description and final benefits will be offered and discussed if the position is offered. Guaranteed yearly bonuses Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance Profit Sharing 401k eligibility after 1 year of service with 3% match Paid time off Paid holidays Firm events Free parking
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:
Microsoft Office:
2 years (Preferred) Medical records: 1 year (Preferred) legal assistant: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
Issaquah, WA 98027: Relocate before starting work (Required)