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Job Title: Legal Assistant (Pre- Hearing Case Manager)
Company: Nyman Turkish
About Nyman Turkish: Nyman Turkish is a nationally recognized Disability Social Security law firm with over 45 years of experience. Led by highly regarded civil rights specialists, including Jason Turkish, Jessica Turkish, Melissa Nyman, and Spencer Nyman, our firm has helped thousands of claimants recover tens of millions of dollars in Social Security Disability benefits. We also provide unmatched representation for individuals with disabilities who have experienced discrimination. At Nyman Turkish, we take pride in being a "full-service" Social Security Disability firm, offering personalized and efficient representation at every step of the process. If you are passionate about advocating for individuals with disabilities and want to make a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our team at Nyman Turkish.
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Responsibilities/Duties:
- Frequent telephone and email contact with clients
- Assisting Attorneys with pre-hearing case preparation
- Frequent communication with Social Security offices
- Assisting clients with their paperwork all throughout the Social Security Disability process
- Strong attention to detail and deadlines
- Developing a strong understanding of the Social Security Disability process
- Developing a strong understanding of a wide array of medical issues
- Use of legal management software
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
- The ability to conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism.
- Some administrative assistant duties as needed.
Required Skills/ Abilities:
- Customer service skills.
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
- The ability to conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism.
- Some administrative assistant duties as needed.
- High school Degree Required.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Compensation:
- $20.00 an hour to start. After your first year you’re eligible for a $3.00 raise ($23/hr.) each year.
Benefits:
- Nyman Turkish PC offers a great work environment.
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401K with a 6% match.
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Sick time and more
This entry-level position is perfect for someone looking to enter the legal environment. Customer service and/or administrative experience is highly desired but not required. The position is full-time, on-site, and entails 40 hours per week.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Equal Opportunity Employment: Nyman Turkish PC ensures equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic, in both employment and contracting activities.
