Legal Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Jacoby & Meyers, with fully remote and hybrid positions available, offering a chance to love where you work and receive comprehensive training. Jacoby & Meyers is the nation’s pre-eminent law firm, founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person, protecting consumers, and specializing in accident claims. This entry-level role is crucial for making a direct impact by supporting various legal departments, ensuring efficient case management, and providing essential client communication, directly contributing to the firm’s mission of helping people get the justice and compensation they deserve. The firm fosters a culture where every employee makes an impact, with values guiding internal interactions and the freedom to experiment and push individual talents as far as they can go.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, Hybrid
• Pay: $20.00 hourly
• Mission: Support legal departments by collecting critical case information, managing documentation, and providing essential client updates for accident and injury claims.
• Tech Stack: Internet software, Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software, Firm’s software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Communication: Interview clients and provide regular updates on the status of their cases.
• Evidence Collection: Gather all necessary information, evidence, and documentation required to build robust legal cases.
• Record Procurement: Request and obtain essential documents such as police reports, medical records, and bills for clients.
• Data Management: Utilize the Firm’s software for new client data entry and to scan and save all case-related documentation into the system.
• Performance Reporting: Generate daily and weekly reports detailing the results of all assigned tasks and responsibilities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level candidates demonstrating a strong aptitude for client support and structured organizational practices. This role provides full training on specific legal department responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for those starting their career in the legal field.
• Experience: No prior legal experience is strictly required, but a background in customer service is preferred, which would provide a valuable foundation for client interaction and communication in this role.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, proven ability for diligent follow-up and consistent follow-through on tasks, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and practical knowledge of internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software for daily tasks.
• Bonus: Prior customer service experience, which would be beneficial for effectively interviewing clients and providing case updates.