Legal Assistant or Experienced Legal Assistant

Description

GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Washington State, serving the Pacific Northwest with more than 170 employees across 10 physical locations. We offer career growth, stability, and a supportive environment that promotes both personal and professional success.

Our firm is known for its professionalism, ethics, and expertise in handling serious personal injury cases, including automobile collisions, nursing home abuse, trucking accidents, wrongful death, and more. We are committed to serving diverse communities through employee-led programs and events, and our attorneys and staff are passionate about providing skilled and compassionate advocacy for our clients.

At GLP Attorneys, we foster a workplace where all individuals can thrive, and our core values of Commitment, Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Community guide everything we do. Recognized multiple times with Best Places to Work and Best Of awards, GLP Attorneys is committed to creating an exceptional workplace culture where employees feel valued and supported.

Position Overview: GLP Attorneys is seeking a Legal Assistant or an Experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Vancouver. This is a full-time, in-office position. The regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities. You will set up new client files, communicate with clients and other involved parties, manage medical bill payments, address client inquiries, conduct client reviews, handle correspondence, maintain case records, assist with PIP claims, and ensure account balances are accurate. Your contributions have a meaningful impact on the outstanding results we deliver to our clients. 

Requirements

In this position, you will:

• Work closely with the Attorney and their legal team to support a caseload.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure cases are managed effectively and efficiently.
• Set up new client files, manage case records, assist with PIP claims, and ensure account balances are accurate.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, healthcare providers, and other involved parties.
• Handle client correspondence, address inquiries, and conduct client reviews.
• Manage medical bill payments and support the tracking of related documentation.

Qualified candidates should have experience, including:

• A high school diploma is required; advanced education or a paralegal certification is preferred. 
• Experience working as a legal assistant or in a professional office setting is highly desired. 
• Competency working with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• Prior experience in plaintiffs’ personal injury law is preferred.
• Strong written communication skills and experience drafting professional correspondence.
• Comfortable speaking with clients and healthcare providers over the phone and via email.
• A detail-oriented approach, balanced with the ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A team-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Compensation and Benefits: The hourly base pay range for this position is $23.00 to $26.00 per hour. This position is bonus eligible. Compensation is determined using local, national, and industry-specific data and is based on location, experience, education, and skill set.

GLP Attorneys offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary safe harbor and profit-sharing features. The firm sponsors 100% of the employee premium for those enrolled in the HSA preferred medical plan and contributes toward dependent coverage. Additional benefits include paid vacation, paid sick/safe time, paid holidays, a floating birthday and flexible holiday, firm-sponsored bonus days, paid parental leave, anniversary bonuses, continued education and tuition reimbursement, public transportation and parking subsidies, wellness programming, and opportunities to participate in firm committees and community involvement initiatives.

How to Apply: Thank you for your interest in a career with GLP Attorneys! Please include a cover letter and your salary requirements with your resume.

GLP Attorneys is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.