Job Title: Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Answer phone calls from clients and insurance adjusters, respond to inquiries, and schedule necessary appointments for clients, including doctor visits, physical exams, and court appearances.
- Manage and organize client files, case documents, and all legal correspondence, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, doctors, court personnel, and other parties involved in the action.
- Handle administrative tasks such as filing and scanning documents to the database.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of personal injury is required.
- Proficiency in legal software and word processing tools, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail in drafting.
- Knowledge of basic legal terminology, procedures, and documents related to personal injury cases.
- Spanish or Russian language skills are considered a plus.
Salary Information:
- Competitive salary ranging from $55, to $67, per year, based on the level of experience.
Benefits:
- A comprehensive Profit Sharing Plan (retirement plan).
- Paid vacation time.
- Paid sick days.
- Partial health insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Health insurance.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Paid time off.
Schedule:
- Full-time position.
- 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.
Additional Requirements:
- Paralegal experience of at least 3 years is required.
- Ability to commute to or relocate to Brooklyn, NY 11228 before starting work is preferred.
- Work location is in-person.
