What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Law Offices of J. Michael Hayes?
Downtown Personal Injury Firm Seeks Full-Time, In-Person Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Well-established, small and busy plaintiff’s personal injury law firm looking to add the right candidate to our team. Candidate will work in conjunction with other paralegals to provide support to team of four attorneys. This position will suit a candidate that will follow files from intake to trial preparation. We are a team-oriented firm with a great work environment.
Hours: M-F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Experience: 4 years.
Requirements:
- Strong legal skills and experience
- Great communication skills, both written and oral, required for direct contact with clients, Court, attorneys and adjusters
- Business attire
- Positive attitude
Job Duties:
- Work all aspects of a file from intake to trial;
- Day to day operations;
- Collaborate with attorneys to build demand packages;
- Competently draft pleadings and motions for attorney review;
- Request and track medical records;
- Knowledge and assistance with no-fault requirements
- Prepare responses to Discovery Demands and Bills of Particulars.
Interested candidates should forward resume and salary requirements to: Lisa Manning, firm manager, lmm@jmichaelhayes.com. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Buffalo, NY 14202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25