Legal Assistant

Position: Legal Assistant

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide administrative support to the team
Answer Incoming calls
Update case management system and applicable calendars/documents
Update tracking databases and prepare letters and reports accordingly
Update clients regarding case status
Communicate with the Dept of Veterans Affairs as needed
Prepare requisite documents for filing appeals at the Department of Veterans
Affairs and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Respond to notices received from clients and government
Communicate with other entities as needed
Compose and prepare professional correspondence
Typing, filing, copying, scanning, mail processing, running errands (post office, bank etc.)
Receive guests and provide refreshments
Receive deliveries
Stock and inventory supplies; perform monthly inventory count
Maintain orderliness in kitchen (include appliances), file room, LAN room, reception area, and other common areas
Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. WordPerfect a plus
• Write and speak effectively, using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuations
• Able to operate standard office equipment and telephone system
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• English fluency required, Spanish fluency is a plus

Please note that this is NOT a telework position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person