Legal Assistant

POSITION: Legal Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Personal Injury

FLSA STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt


SUPERVISOR: Sr. Paralegal


JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Legal Assistant will be communicating with new clients, insurance companies, police departments, state municipalities, and other agencies while working in our personal injury practice. The Legal Assistant will work directly with paralegals, attorneys, and other employees to open and manage cases for our clients. The position includes potential for upward mobility and advancement within the firm while working alongside other staff and attorneys.

• Send out introduction emails with Welcome Packet once retainer is received
• Follow-up with clients to ensure intake is completed and request any initial missing information
• Letters of representation to appropriate parties / insurance companies / subrogation
• Ensure that no-fault claims are established; complete and submit application for benefits
• Request police reports and perform other investigative tasks as needed
• Verify wage loss information; send out wage loss verification forms; work with client to receive appropriate wage loss documentation; submit wage loss requests to no-fault as needed
• Assist with maintaining and organizing client files
• Assist with medical records and itemized billing statement requests
• Assist with the preparation of and filing of no-fault arbitrations
• Assist with client communications and updates
• Send IME Notifications to clients and assist in scheduling IME appointments
• Assist in maintaining the attorney calendars and scheduling of statements; depositions; mediations; etc.
• Assist with the litigation process as directed by the paralegal and attorney
• Draft and send out withdrawal letters as assigned / close client files in Clio / close client files on the Master PI list / submit withdrawal letters to Walker Portal as needed
• Assist with demands as assigned
• Assist with the proper handling and documenting of client file costs and invoices
• Other tasks and duties as assigned and as needed for the proper and efficient handling of client claims/files

REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management.
• Great at working in a team environment.
• Experience with high activity of phone calls and emails.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, as needed.
• Lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Bend, stoop, reach, and grasp objects as necessary.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Wage depends on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Vision & Dental coverage
• Company paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid parking

Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour


About Sand Law LLC

Sand Law, LLC, is a powerhouse Minnesota litigation firm with attorneys who specialize in personal injury and offices in St Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury, and White Bear Lake. Our attorneys have developed a vibrant child injury and personal injury practice, serving all of Minnesota. We also have substantial experience protecting clients involved in personal injury accidents.

In every case we handle, we provide one-on-one legal counsel and advice to guide our clients through their legal challenges to a brighter tomorrow.
Our Mission

Sand Law's core values lay the foundation for the company's mission. Which is, providing the most effective representation in our legal market. The core values laid out below are the backbone for what drives our success as a firm.

Our Philosophy

Every person in the firm must buy into the core values in order for our mission to be achieved. Possessing all five core values is essential to being a part of our team. From client interaction to litigating a case, all five values work together to create the "Sand Law Experience." That is, taking the pressure off the client and carrying their burden all the way to a successful resolution of their case.

Our Core Values
Velocity
We pride ourselves on being expeditious. The aggressive approach the entire team strives for is driven by the fact that we don't sit around and let a matter decay. We are in the driver's seat from day one, so we can steer the outcomes of the case we want.

Positive Mental Attitude
Having a positive attitude in everything we do allows us to set goals and work towards their achievement. This includes thinking of creative ways to problem solve and not letting negative aspects of a matter slant our view of what our goal for the case is.

Always Get It Done
Getting it done is everything. It is tied to everything we do. From client intakes to plea negotiations, having an "always getting it done" mindset allows us to keep our eyes on the prize.

Loyalty
Being loyal to the Sand Law Family creates long lasting trust amongst each other.