What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Law Offices of Jonathan Spodnick?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of personal injury and Superior Court litigation filings, and e-filing procedures, particularly in personal injury and/or medical malpractice law. This role is essential in supporting attorneys with various tasks, ensuring that our law office operates efficiently and effectively. Working independently and getting tasks accomplished on time is very important.
Duties
- Assist attorneys in preparing files by gathering and organizing medical bills, medical records, and necessary documents.
- Conduct client meetings to complete Interrogatories.
- Draft simple legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
- Maintain accurate files and records.
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, answering the phone and filing documents.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, doctor's offices and other parties involved in cases to gather information and provide updates.
- Organize case files and maintain established filing system for easy retrieval of information.
Skills
- Honesty, focus on tasks assigned, dedication to clients, and reliability.
- Strong writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Familiarity with personal injury file process and preparation.
- Administrative skills to support the day-to-day operations of the law office.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated.
- Using office time to perform work and not personal cell phone or distractions.
If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary skills to excel as a Paralegal, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Trumbull, CT 06611 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Trumbull, CT 06611: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $35