J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional legal recruiting firm, is seeking an attorney with 6+ years of medical malpractice/health law and trial experience. This role is a perfect fit for an attorney who is interested in joining an established law firm and enjoys litigating. Experienced lateral hires will have an opportunity for immediate and substantial client contact and will work directly with the Practice Group Chair representing hospitals, medical centers, and health care professionals in medical and dental liability actions, defending credentialing matters, and managing privacy breaches of all sizes. In addition, the firm also handles other complex civil litigation including corporate, transportation and a host of other areas.
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k. This firm also offers a healthy work-life balance with a billable requirement of 1900 hours.
Salary: $140,000-$150,000
Key Responsibilities
• Drafting pleadings and motions
• Drafting and responding to written discovery
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Appearing in court and arguing motions
• Preparing for and attending multi-party, complex civil trials
Education and Qualification Requirements
• Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school
• Admission to DC bar (required)
• Admission(s) to MD and/or VA preferred with expectation to apply for admission to DC
• 6+ years civil litigation – medical malpractice defense litigation experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, prior experience as a Journal editor preferred
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task a diverse caseload and meet deadlines
• Self-starter who takes ownership of executing tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Additional Information
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, and an emphasis on work/life balance.
• Associate attorneys are eligible to participate in the Firm’s billable-hours bonus program.
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J&R Ross Agency, L.L.C., a professional legal staffing agency, is seeking an Office Service Clerk to join an established law firm. This role is a perfect fit for an office service clerk with experience in the following: hospitality duties, receptionist backup, supply room and copy center maintenance and inventory, mail room duties, video meeting setups, records management functions, office filing, and IT backup. The Office Services Clerk must work as a team player and maintain good lines of communication with attorneys, paralegals, secretaries and other service department staff.
All employees are required to have the first round of the COVID 19 vaccine in order to enter offices.
Responsibilities include:
- Hours: 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
- Handle hospitality set up for client and non-client related meetings
- Provide backup receptionist coverage
- Assist IT department with office meeting set ups
- Assist IT department with new hire set ups
- Assist IT department with troubleshooting minor issues
- Maintain guest offices with supplies and related materials
- Inventory office and kitchen supplies
- Stock refrigerated items
- Maintain office vendor files
- Place service calls with vendors and be able to interact with technicians for equipment and convenience copiers
- Maintain all office filing
- Inventory and maintain file room spreadsheet
- Send and retrieve boxes from offsite storage
- Maintain records storage for the office and attend Records Department meetings as necessary. Maintain attorney departure files
- Copy center duties including printing, scanning and binding projects
- Mail room duties as needed
- Program, operate and trouble shoot low/high speed and color copiers
Successful candidate will demonstrate:
- High school diploma
- College degree preferred
- Experience with office administrative work preferred
- Spanish language skills required
Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.
J&R Ross Agency, L.L.C., a professional legal staffing agency, is seeking an Experienced Litigation Paralegal with Insurance Defense or Subrogation experience to join an established rapidly growing law firm. This role is a perfect fit for a paralegal with 5 or more years of experience who is interested in joining an established law firm with a host of growth opportunities.
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Profit Sharing.
Responsibilities include:
- Case management involving maintaining document control, and calendaring docket deadlines
- Preparation and organization of a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
- Deposition and record review and summaries
- Preparation for depositions, and preparing attorneys for depositions in advance
- Preparation for hearings
- Document production
- Draft discovery documents
- Request documents and records
- Prepare index of documents
We are looking for a candidate with:
- 5 or more years of experience
- Successful completion of a paralegal certification program preferred
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong Outlook skills and proficient in MS Office suite including Word and Excel
Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.
J&R Ross Agency, LLC, a professional recruiting firm, is seeking a senior-level Fund Administrator. This role is a perfect fit for a professional who is interested in joining an established organization.
Salary: $145,000 - $210,000
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the overall management and administration of various benefit plans-including, but not necessarily to, pension, welfare, container royalty. Directs all activities and aspects of each plan function
- Responsible for all accounting, benefit administration, contribution collection, and other support functions for each plan. Coordinates and manages all policies, activities, and programs associated with the plans
- Responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation, and management of both current and future Fund Office technology, including but not limited to SIMPAL System, GUI Pension System, and Information Management System (IMS)
- Supervises and controls the daily operations of the plan staff – including activities performed for or on behalf of the plans by various service providers and vendors – with the objective of ensuring efficient and prompt execution of all duties and responsibilities, compliance with the mission and goals of the plans, as otherwise directed by the Board of Trustees
- Manages the activities of the plans as assigned by the Board of Trustees; implements the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees; directs the actual administration and operation of said policies; controls and evaluates the effectiveness of systems, processes and procedures utilized to conduct the activities of the plans
- Hires and retains appropriate plan personnel and engages outside professionals, at the direction of the Board of Trustees, to allow for the successful function and effective operation of the plans
- Designs the systems that will accommodate policy determinations and directives made by the Board of Trustees, and executes various programs approved the Board of trustees
- Communicates with the participants, professionals, employers’ governmental agencies and service providers to provide necessary information relating to the plans or as directed by the Board of Trustees
- Acts as an advisor and an initiator of policy to the Board of Trustees and outside plan professionals to provide suggestions and recommendations with respect to the operation and activities of the plans
- Carries out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Board of Trustees
- Manages personnel that perform accounting, benefit administration, contribution collection and information technology, and other staff
- Responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of each department and corresponding staff
- Performs supervisory responsibilities along with Assistant Administrator in accordance with established policies and applicable laws. Specific responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Each of these specific responsibilities may be delegated to appropriate individuals as deemed necessary
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree, Master's Degree (Preferred) in a business-oriented curriculum
- 8 to 12 years of related experience, particularly with accounting, benefit administration, public administration, and technology
- Ability to comprehend various legal, financial, actuarial, insurance and investment related information and documentation quickly and accurately
Successful candidates will be self-motivated and able to prioritize, have a high level of organizational skills and possess a strong work ethic. This is truly a team environment and your legal knowledge, skills and reliability will be rewarded here! Employees are offered a generous benefits package and work with a great team.
- Compiles, manages and executes attorney billing
- Reviews and edits Pre-bills/Proformas in response to attorney and secretary requests
- Executes complex bills in a timely manner (i.e, multiple discounts by matter, preparation of electronic invoices LEDES file)
- Handles a high volume of bills per month
- Effectively interacts and communicates with attorneys, secretaries and clients
- Researches and responds to inquiries in a timely manner regarding billing issues and problems as they arise
- Generates monthly Proformas and maintains a list of Unbilled Proformas for follow up
- Assists with special projects as needed within the department
- Must possess 5 or more years of law firm experience
- Must possess at least 2-3 years of e-billing experience, with a thorough knowledge of all or most eBilling software systems: Bottomline, Legal Exchange, Tymetrix360, Legal Tracker (formerly known as Serengeti), Passport (formerly known as Datacert), Ariba and Ascent
- Strong competency with Excel and other Microsoft products
- Experience with Elite version 3.10 or higher, CMS Aderant or equivalent accounting software is necessary
- In addition to primary billing responsibilities, the candidate will also be trained to perform other Accounting duties such as assist in Collections and Client intake
- Pays strong attention to detail
- Possesses excellent communication and verbal skills
- Capability to handle a high volume of work
- Works well within a team environment
- Ability to anticipate, as well as prioritize, work needs and follow up with minimal or no direction from supervisor
- Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible to multiple situations and work varied hours if necessary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(k) and profit sharing plans
- Life Insurance
- Onsite Parking
- Gym reimbursement
Job Features
| Job Category | Legal |
- Case management involving maintaining document control, and calendaring docket deadlines
- Preparation and organization of a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
- Deposition and record review and summaries
- Preparation for depositions, and preparing attorneys for depositions in advance
- Preparation for hearings
- Document production
- Draft discovery documents
- Request documents and records
- Prepare index of documents
- 5 or more years of experience
- Successful completion of a paralegal certification program preferred
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong Outlook skills and proficient in MS Office suite including Word and Excel
Job Features
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- Researches laws and prepares legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
- Manage personal caseload with dedicated legal assistant
- Renders opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
- Prepares and handles pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath.
- Adheres to the Firms Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles.
- Meets attendance standard of the business location, to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
- License in good standing to practice law in Georgia.
- Strong time management skills required.
- Must be able to multi-task and handle tasks quickly and tactfully with all levels of Firm personnel and the public.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong client service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude; self-motivate and professional.
- Detail oriented and motivated.
Job Features
| Job Category | Legal |
- 5-10 years’ experience with plaintiff and/or insurance defense litigation.
- Experience propounding and responding to discovery.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Superior communication, research, and writing skills.
- Experience drafting motions and pleadings.
- Excellent negotiation and mediation skills.
- Significant courtroom experience to include attending pretrial conferences, motions hearings and jury trials.
- Desire to "take ownership" of files and move them forward towards settlement or trial without cutting corners on the client's case.
- Committed to excellent customer service.
- License in good standing to practice law in Georgia.
- Strong time management skills required.
- Must be able to multi-task and handle tasks quickly and tactfully with all levels of Firm personnel and the public.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong client service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude; self-motivate and professional.
- Detail oriented and motivated.
Job Features
| Job Category | Legal |
- Draft, transcribe, proofread, edit and file court documents and related correspondence, memorandum, pleadings and related documents
- E-file documents with local, state, federal and appellate courts and assist with paper filing in office
- Handle the incoming and outgoing mail for the attorneys supported
- Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
- Schedule deposition, meetings and conference calls
- Assist with travel arrangements when necessary and reserve conference rooms
- Communicate by phone and email with clients, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service at all times
- Maintain files on a regular basis and process expense reports
- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Type at least 75 wpm
- Five or more years of legal litigation assistance experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus
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| Job Category | Legal |