Job Description
CLAIMS ASSISTANT
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
Exciting opportunity with a unique organization providing coverage to and serving private practice lawyers. Pay ranges from $20 - $25 an hour.
SCHEDULE
Full Time, 40 hours/week schedule; 8:30am – 5:00pm. Temporary duration December – January.
SALARY
Up to $25 per hour depending on experience.
INDUSTRY
Legal, Law firm support, Civil Litigation
THE ROLE
Join this organization as the floating claims assistant to gain experience in a unique law firm. You will perform secretarial and clerical support for claims attorneys while covering vacations, sabbaticals, illnesses, etc. You will maintain departmental records, files, and act as a backup for Claims Department file opening/closing. You will also provide administrative assistance to the Practice Management Assistance Program with office closures, and possibly fill in as a relief receptionist.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
· Legal assistant support
· Types and prepares correspondence, reports, and case summaries using word processing applications, dictation equipment, and other office machines. Composes brief letter when requested
· Maintains electronic claim files (including PLF computerized docketing system), and ticklers for Claims Department
· Schedules and facilitates conference calls, appointments, and meetings as needed
SKILLS AND MUST-HAVES
· Five + years legal experience
· Notary, preferred
THE COMPANY
This organization has been around for over forty years. Located in Tigard they provide exciting new opportunities directly serving lawyers. Though you will be wearing many hats, the firm offers new insight to the legal and litigation industry.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
Legal Northwest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reach diverse talent that represents the communities we serve and are committed to promoting inclusive work environments free from discrimination, harassment, and intolerance. Come join a team where individuality is valued and supported. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
THIS POSITION IS OFFERED VIA LEGAL NORTHWEST | NW STAFFING RESOURCES. WHEN APPLYING THROUGH NWSTAFFING.COM, PLEASE CLICK “APPLY HERE” AND SELECT THE PORTLAND BRANCH FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. OR CONTACT OUR OFFICE DIRECTLY AT (503)242-2514 TO SPEAK WITH A RECRUITER.
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Company Description
We want you to find the best fit: We’ve been around the block: NW Staffing Resources is a privately owned and operated temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire staffing services organization founded in May of 1985. Our original vision of being the Northwest’s leading provider of staffing services remains the same today as we near the end of our third decade. Since 1985, we have grown from a local business in Portland, Oregon to a regional West Coast company with multiple offices in Oregon, Washington, and California.