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Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Overland Park, KS at Hovey Williams LLP
ÂÂÂÂÂÂA CASE FOR WOMEN is SEEKING LEGAL INTAKE REVIEW (DRAFTER/ROUTER )
Want to work at the top of an organization that is making things happen for women? Well, this is your chance.
A Case for Women LLC has been disrupting the legal world for eight years. How? By removing the stigma of filing lawsuits, educating women about their rights, and providing a comforting and safe virtual environment in which to tell their stories.
Not only have we helped over 30,000 women connect with contingency-fee legal services, but we have also helped create systemic change resulting in dangerous products being taken off the market, and institutions that harbor sexual predators being taken to task for their lack of oversight.
Oh! And we have a legit non-profit too. Our Texas-based 501(c)(3) is the help women need when they’ve got nowhere else to go. And this position provides an opportunity to grow that part of us too.
Just one more thing: Don’t let our pinkness and our charm fool you. We are tough as nails, and every day we deal with the stuff nightmares are made of. This is serious business.
HERE’S WHAT THIS OPPORTUNITY REQUIRES:
· Ability to manage time effectively, maintain focus, multitask, set priorities in order to ensure your assigned tasks are completed on a timely basis.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly well with remote teammates and other external stakeholders.
· Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills with a knack for writing, attention to grammar and mimicking brand voice are a plus.
· Comfort with learning and using remote tools and software including Slack, Google Suite.
· Familiarity with CRM platforms like, Pipedrive is a plus.
* Paralegal Experience is a big plus.
· Enthusiastic and passionate for the mission of empowering women to take civil action creating lasting and powerful change.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Routing Duties
Triage each new submission to identify qualifying deals according to specific criteria based on the information given
Follow SOPs to ensure that files move within our system to the next team
Maintain familiarity with a variety of campaigns, both Active and Inactive
Basic internet research to clarify information in a deal, locate medical facilities, or other institutions
Pass deals to Acct Mgmt team and communicate effectively with them within the deals put in their purview
Leave careful notes about any routing processes or special considerations/highlights for anyone coming into the file behind us
Send firm contracts to qualifying deals in the correct name, ensuring that the information in the contract matches the information given on their questionnaire
Assist with special projects such as looking through older deals, rerouting files from one firm to another, or handing minor system organization tasks
Communicate with the contact team on what information is still needed to be able to qualify a deal, or be able to confidently lose it after due diligence.
Mark which files are highest priority for contact team to focus on
Drafting Duties
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Prepare files who sign their contracts to go to the firm in a timely manner in order to keep the Sendoff team on track to meet their weekly deadline, including making corrections requested by Sendoff team
Follow language and formatting guidance to prepare questionnaires final review
Read through each file carefully to make sure all relevant information is included
Basic internet research to clarify information in a deal, locate medical facilities, or other institutions
WHAT WE OFFER:
· A remote work environment with flexibility to live your life.
· Regular training of new campaigns and co-workers that care about each other’s growth and development.
· Above average industry compensation
· Comprehensive health and welfare plans including generous retirement plans.
· A generous PTO plan that starts accruing from hire date.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work from home
Schedule:
Evening shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Proofreading: 1 year (Preferred)
Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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Title: Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Hovey Williams LLP
Location: Overland Park, KS
