Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish and nurture client relationships while assisting paralegals and attorneys in the filing and management of claims.

• Reach out to clients who may be at risk of being overlooked by the SSA and help to realign their cases.

• Collaborate with clients' teams to gather any missing documentation required by the SSA.

• Recognize inefficient processes, propose enhancements, secure team support, and implement improvements.

• Assist the Marketing team in identifying clients who would be suitable for providing testimonials.

• Conduct user testing for new tools developed by the Product team.

• Develop expertise in relevant legal areas and progressively take on increased responsibilities over time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year institution with a strong academic record.

• Previous experience in a professional capacity that involved significant customer interaction and/or administrative responsibilities.

• A resourceful team player capable of thriving in a dynamic startup setting and adapting quickly.

• Proficient in interpersonal communication, including empathetic engagement with individuals in crisis and organized interactions with attorneys or SSA representatives.

• A proven dedication to making a positive impact and assisting others.

• Must reside in the United States currently.

• Bonus: Experience in assisting individuals with government benefit applications.

• Bonus: Experience working in a startup or similarly fast-paced, agile environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity offered to every employee.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and their families.

• 15 vacation days and approximately 20 paid holidays each year, including two weeks at the year's end.

• Complimentary membership to OneMedical.

• $600/year stipend for internet expenses.

• $1,000/year reimbursable stipend for education and training outside of work.

• Up to $1,200/year in student loan repayment assistance.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Optional Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.

• Company-covered travel to LA as needed, typically on a quarterly basis, along with offsite events.

• Flexible remote work options available.