What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Rivago Infotech Pvt?
Position: Paralegal (2 Openings)
Location: Omaha, NE
Salary: $55k-$65k (Up to $67k with experience in Workers’ Compensation or General Liability Defense)
Job Description:
Our full time direct hire client is seeking two experienced Paralegals to join their Omaha, NE office. This is an on-site position that will support multiple attorneys with a variety of legal cases, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Civil Litigation. The Paralegal will play a key role in enhancing the effectiveness of the attorneys by managing case information, gathering evidence, and assisting with settlement options.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials by preparing legal documents such as motions, contracts, and agreements.
- Conduct legal research and fact-finding to support case development.
- Organize and maintain case files, monitor deadlines, and track case progress using case management software.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to coordinate depositions, medical records, and other case-related matters.
- Support hearing preparations by preparing evidence, organizing exhibits, and scheduling witnesses.
- Assist with legal transcriptions, mailings, court appearance scheduling, and travel arrangements.
- Submit billable hours through Perfect Law software and monitor time tracking.
Qualifications:
- Paralegal Certificate required (NALA or AACP certification preferred).
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 1-2 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, legal terminology, and research techniques.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word; Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred. Experience with Perfect Law software a plus.
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,449.27 - $62,530.31 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, legal terminology, and research techniques ?
- Do you have experience with Workers’ Compensation or General Liability Defense ?
- Drop your valid email adress and what is the best time to call you to dicuss more about this role ?
Experience:
- legal assistant or paralegal: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,449 - $62,530
