Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide essential support to our legal team and assist in the efficient operation of our law firm. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and professional development. This position requires the employee to be in-person at our location in downtown Silver Spring. As this position requires the employee to send mail, remote work opportunities will be at the discretion of the employee's supervisor absent a documented necessity for remote work.

Day-to-Day Duties**:

• Providing client and litigation support services for the benefits team , under the supervision of the lead benefits attorney and the supervisory benefits Paralegal;
• Answering client calls and emails regarding case status updates;
• Corresponding via phone, e-fax, and email with clients, medical offices and government agencies to provide, request, or obtain documents;
• Preparing typewritten notes on calls or documents for review and further action by the Supervisory Benefits Paralegal;
• Requesting, reviewing, and filing relevant information and documentation from clients;
• Scheduling appointments for client calls with attorneys;
• Maintaining client files (paper and electronic);
• Tracking case status, from initial information-gathering through application preparation and submission, in case management software systems and reports;
• Completing application forms in Adobe Acrobat Pro;
• Using templates to draft cover letters and application materials in coordination with the client and under the supervision of the senior benefits paralegal;
• Submitting application materials and other application-related communications via email, fax, and/or mail to federal or local government offices; and
• Performing other duties as necessary.

This position occasionally requires paid overtime.

* An Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, and/or related work experience are required.

** The above is not a complete listing of job duties.

This position requires the employee to be in-person at 8403 Colesville Rd. Suite 1000 Silver Spring MD, 20910

Basic Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to maintain good client relationships;
• Must be detail-oriented, motivated to achieve excellence, and able to manage multiple deadlines at once;
• Must be proficient at proofreading, editing, and formatting documents in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Outlook);
• Must be able to work in a diverse team-oriented environment with different personalities and varying schedules;
• Must be able to read and annotate large or voluminous sets of documents, including medical records;
• Must be proficient at taking and typing notes; and
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD 20910: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person