What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Confidential?
Full Job Description:
- Assist attorneys with case management during all stages of litigation for personal injury and medical malpractice cases
- Prepare all legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, stipulations etc.
- Draft standard correspondence
- Serve and file legal documents, including e-filing (knowledge of NY ECF and PACER is beneficial)
- Coordinate with calendar clerk and staff to maintain key dates and deadlines
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and adversaries
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of litigation processes (i.e. NY CPLR)
- Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Excel
- Highly organized
- Ability to prioritize, take initiative, and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Foreign language skills a plus (Spanish)
Software:
- Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite
- LexPI - helpful, but not required'
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000 to $100,000 / year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 5 years (Preferred)
- Medical Malpractice: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New City, NY 10956: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000
