Legal Assistant

About the role

Blaszkow Legal, PLLC is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an entry-level position, requiring no prior legal work experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview new clients and perform comprehensive evaluations of their cases
• Initiate contact with insurance companies and open firm files, including sending correspondence
• Send for medical records, itemized bills, and other documents
• Follow-up on outstanding requests
• Organize incoming faxes
• Update paralegals and attorneys on case status
• Answer telephones
• Perform administrative and other management functions related to the practice of law
• (Candidate will be eligible for promotion to Paralegal after 6 months)

Qualifications

• Experience with typing (minimum 45 WPM)
• Ability to handle numerous tasks and prioritize completion order
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• (For bilingual candidates: must be fluent in English and Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Pashtu, or Amharic)

Perks of Working at Blaszkow Legal, PLLC

• Work as part of a motivated team at all levels
• Ability to learn under a 40-year veteran of the legal profession
• Continual training and guidance to develop as a professional staff member
• Use of a simple file management system

About Us

Attorney Joseph Blaszkow has dedicated his career to representing those hurt by car accidents and other personal injuries. With the ability to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., he and his team are prepared to use his decades of experience to help our clients battle insurance companies and seek the results they deserve.

Careers

Are you interested in working in the legal field? Are you a hard worker, able to take on tasks, work independently, and think outside the box? If so, we want to hear from you!