Description
Position at Jacoby and Meyers
Do you want to LOVE where you work and get trained to be a successful legal assistant?
Jacoby & Meyers is the 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.
Job Title: Employment Law Legal Assistant
Type of Position: Full time
Hours: M-F 9-5 pm; flexible
Work Location: Remote (occasional in-office attendance required, as needed)
Salary: $20.00 – $26.00
Job Description:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Intake Duties:
- Answer inbound calls, emails, and chats from potential clients
- Convert 95% of qualified leads into retained clients – using sales skills to build rapport with callers and explain the value that Jacoby & Meyers provides
- Probe caller for the details of their issue in a courteous and efficient manner
- Make a great and lasting impression on clients and potential clients
- Follow-up with callers in a consistent and respectful manner
- Update client records with accurate, thorough and timely information & notes
Legal Assistant Duties:
- Conduct a preliminary interview with clients and keep clients informed of their case status
- Draft letters, acquire evidence from sources, mail out letters, etc.
- Calculate and input deadlines (update calendar and manage calendar)
- Manage cases of all sizes from initiation through resolution
- Review and summarize case materials, including preparation of timelines, witness outlines, and exhibit lists
Requirements and Skills:
- Very well organized
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
- Must be able to occasionally travel to Jacoby and Meyers’ office
- The ability to multitask, prioritize/coordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasks
- Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Must be fluent in Spanish
Computer Skills:
- Prior experience with Google Suite and ACT! is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat; aptitude for learning new software strongly preferred
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
- Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Hospital and Accident Insurance Plans
- Commuter Transportation Incentive
- Flexible Hours
- Fully-paid parking
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Learning and Development Programs
- Remote Positions
About J&M:
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, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for our clients’ personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party. Building on that success, we are branching out into employment law, where our team of experts will continue to bring justice to our deserving clients.
Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.