PART-TIME (24 -30 HOURS A WEEK)

SALARY:$48,000 to $50,000/ year Commission

Please make sure you read through this posting entirely and follow the instructions at the bottom. We will only consider applications from those who follow the instructions.

We are a 26-year-old Law Office in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. Our practice is focused on immigration and auto accidents. We are looking for an ambitious, reliable legal assistant to work in our auto-accident department.

Although the position is initially part-time, it may become full-time.

DUTIES

· Intake auto accident cases, open client's files using office systems

· Assist attorney in litigation preparation, including but not limited to preparing complaints and discovery

· Prepare settlement memoranda (demands)

· Follow up and communicate with clients regarding their cases

· Communicate and follow up with auto insurance companies regarding cases

· Communicate with medical providers, order medical bills, records, and reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Prefered Two-year college degree (or equivalent) and/or a paralegal studies certification

· Prefered Two years of experience working on automobile accident matters, from intake to litigation preparation

· Typing and computer (Microsoft Office) skills

· Ability to use case management software (Clio or similar) to work on cases. Training will be provided

· Communication (written and verbal) skills

· Ability to quickly learn a new office system. Training will be provided.

WHAT TO EXPECT

· A positive, flexible, and fun work environment

· To be part of a growing practice.

· Opportunity to learn and grow while contributing to a great mission and vision.

You will be an excellent fit for this job if, in addition to the basic qualifications above you:

· Can participate in our mission of providing extraordinary services with empathy and ethics

· Can share our core values: Integrity and Fairness

· Can work in a team and independently

· Show imitative

· Seek a principled but flexible and fun workplace where you are encouraged to get better

· Motivated and Growth minded (continuous and never-ending improvement and education)

· Have a generally positive mindset (We know that everyone is occasionally "down," but you should be someone who sees opportunities even in challenges and falls but does not stay down.

We are excited to bring on a new member to our team. We believe that we will be experiencing explosive growth in our practice.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY:

Your Cover letter doesn't have to be a long one, but it MUST address the following:

1. What in this posting interested you the most about the job

2. Short description of your experience that is relevant to the job requirements

3. A brief explanation of why you want to work in a law office

4. What is unique about you. Seriously. Please be clear (For example: do not just tell us you are organized, ambitious, or hardworking).

We look forward to reading your submission.