Attorney at GGRM Law Firm in Reno, NV

Description

Administrative Attorney

Join GGRM Law Firm, Nevada's premier injury law firm in Reno, NV, as an Administrative Attorney and make a significant impact on the lives of those who have been injured. If you enjoy interacting with clients and are committed to providing excellent and compassionate service, we invite you to join our team.

For over 55 years, GGRM Law Firm has been a cornerstone of the Las Vegas community, dedicated to serving injured Nevadans by achieving maximum recovery and restoration. Being an employee at GGRM means being part of a supportive and team-oriented workplace where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. We provide a flexible schedule that allows employees to choose their arrival time within a two-hour window, supporting a balance of personal and professional commitments. Join us and help continue our proud tradition of excellent service to our community.

Position Summary

The Administrative Attorney provides comprehensive legal support by assisting the Intake Department, covering for absent associates, offering in-house counsel, and specializing in DIR death benefit claims and workers' compensation litigation.

Salary Range

• $125,000 - $175,000 depending on experience

Eligible to receive a bonus based on shared revenue generated.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following

• Ensuring case management software (CMS) feed is cleared daily.
• Ensuring completion of all assigned tasks by relevant due dates.
• Ensuring emails are cleared daily.
• Ensuring proper documentation of cases in CMS.
• Assisting the Intake department as needed to ensure that potential new clients are met with quickly and efficiently.
• Handling death benefit claims with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).
• Offering expert advice and strategic counsel on active Workers’ Compensation cases.
• Stepping in to monitor and manage the progress of assigned cases when primary attorneys are unavailable.
• Assisting in establishing, reviewing, and updating case plans as necessary, particularly when covering for absent attorneys.
• Identifying and addressing issues that arise in assigned cases during attorney absences.
• Drafting all non-routine correspondence during periods of attorney absence.
• Reviewing actual and de facto determinations to ensure case goals and objectives are met when providing coverage for primary attorneys.
• Directing and ensuring the timely appeal of all issues where appropriate while covering for primary attorneys.
• Monitoring and managing the litigation process of assigned cases during attorney absences.
• Establishing, reviewing, and updating litigation plans as necessary when filling in for primary attorneys.
• Determining and directing legal arguments and evidence to be presented in litigation during periods of attorney absence.
• Overseeing and ensuring client communication on all relevant issues in litigation while providing coverage for primary attorneys.
• Attending hearings and making legal arguments to advocate for assigned clients when filling in for primary attorneys.
• Participating in administrative staff meetings and leadership team meetings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited institution by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctor degree and a specialization in law or any related field
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and in good standing with the Nevada State Bar
• A valid Nevada driver’s license, valid driver’s insurance, and proof of driving record
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations
• Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer
• Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms, such as a CMS
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies
• Committed to maintaining integrity and confidentiality on behalf of clients and the Firm

Preferred Qualification (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven settlement skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

GGRM Law Firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.