Burg Simpson is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injury team. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with a friendly, positive attitude and a high level of professionalism that will play a key supporting role in ensuring that our clients are well served.
The position responsibilities include but are not limited to the support of Shareholder and senior-level attorneys in a pre-litigation and litigation environment; set-up and assisting with the maintenance of large electronic and paper files; request of medical, financial, and other case-related documents and records; electronic filing in both state and federal courts; calculate and calendar state and federal deadlines; scheduling of depositions, meetings, and hearings, travel; and direct client contact.
The position requires at least 3+ years of working in a litigation law firm, experience in identifying, calculating, and calendaring federal and state statutory deadlines; the ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines; be an exceptional listener and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; be willing and able to problem-solve and recommend solutions; must have excellent attention to detail; and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
This is an in-person, full-time and permanent position, and we offer access to excellent benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability, term life and AD&D, vision insurance short-term disability, dependent care/medical FSA, medical HSA, additional group accident and voluntary individual and family term life, AD&D, 401(k) retirement.
SALARY RANGE: $50,000 to $60,000+, salary within the range is commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to any protected status, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status. We make every effort to assure that our recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person