Seeking energetic, self-motivated legal assistant or paralegal, for IN PERSON, FULL TIME position at small Asheville law firm helping clients obtain Social Security disability and workers' compensation benefits. Candidate must be empathetic to the injured and disabled, have excellent communication skills, superior computer skills, be adept at case management software, Adobe, Excel, Word, and Outlook. Salary based upon the experience of the candidate. Veterans and those over 50 are encouraged to apply.
Benefits: PTO, Holiday pay, 401k plan with employer match. Salary compensation in lieu of health insurances. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support for disability and workers' compensation client, including case management, hearing preparation, calendar maintenance, and client communications.
- File appeals, draft memos, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence under supervision.
- Manage administrative tasks such as calendar maintenance, data entry, and document management.
- Coordinate with clients, attorney, and other assistants; schedule meetings , mediations; organize materials for hearings and mediations.
- Ensure compliance with procedural law and office protocols; maintain confidential client information .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Education:
Experience:
- Administrative: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Asheville, NC 28801 (Required)
Work Location: In person
