What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Rathbone Group, LLC?
RATHBONEGROUP, LLC
Rathbone Group, LLC is a national subrogation law firm committed todeveloping long-term relationships with clients, emphasizing client supportthroughout all stages of the claim, and providing quality services atreasonable fees. We add value at all stages of the file-handling process,achieving successful results on each portfolio of files to maximize ourclients’ recoveries.
LEARN MORE ABOUT US: http://www.rathbonegroup.com/
POSITION SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant will perform specialized support and administrative duties for company attorneys located in Ohio and other states. They will also assist the attorneys by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. This is a hybrid position, working a few days onsite each week in our office. Our goal is to identify and employ productive, competent, and highly motivated individuals who display integrity and attention to detail. We believe these attributes to be fundamental to the success of our firm and achieving our clients’ and our internal departmental objectives.
Responsibilities
- Prepares affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organizes and maintains documents in paper or electronic filing system.
- Prepares for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
- Prepares legal documents, including briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Corresponds with opposing counsel and other professionals, typically via phone or email, to obtain details of case.
- Files pleadings with court clerk.
- Gathers and analyzes research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
- Contacts witnesses to testify at hearing.
- Investigates facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate or Associates Degree in legal/paralegal studies, or the equivalent experience is preferred.
- Work experience in a law firm handling insurance-related matters, and subrogation experience a plus; 2 years of work experience in a litigation law firm preferred.
- Working knowledge of local and district court rules as well as government websites.
- Solid administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently for multiple supervisors.
- Good interpersonal, organizational, communications and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm’s internal affairs and client information.
- Ability to work quickly, but with attention to detail and with minimal errors.
What We Offer:
- Flexible, hybrid work schedule
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- Company-paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Monthly allowance for Medical insurance
- Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short-term & Long-term Disability Benefits
- Casual work environment
Rathbone Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Independence, OH 44131 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Independence, OH 44131
Salary : $21