Legal Staff Paralegal in Freeport, NY

Law Firm

Freeport, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Freeport, NY

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Bilingual Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The law firm is seeking a full-time bilingual Spanish/English speaking paralegal or legal assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing personal injury cases from inception through resolution. Key duties include:

- Communicating with clients, No-Fault adjusters, and medical offices.
- Preparing No-Fault applications and following up on lost wage claims.
- Requesting pre-litigation documents such as police reports and medical records.
- Addressing client and claim inquiries and concerns.
- Translating for Spanish-speaking clients.
- Inputting and maintaining information in the case management system.
- Drafting legal documents including Complaints, Bills of Particulars, discovery demands, responses, subpoenas, and Notes of Issue.
- Filing RJI’s and confirming depositions with adverse party law offices.
- Preparing Retainer and Closing Statements.
- Filing documents electronically via NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing system).

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal is required.
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish is mandatory.
- The candidate must have experience in tasks such as transcribing dictation and filing documents.
- Experience in drafting pleadings (such as Summons & Complaints, Bills of Particulars, and Discovery & Inspection) is required.
- Must be fully knowledgeable with NYSCEF filing.
- The applicant should be self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and possess relevant legal and practical experience with knowledge of New York Personal Injury Protection (NY PIP).
- Proficiency with computer and phone skills is essential.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a pay rate of to per hour.
- Expected working hours are 40 hours per week.

Benefits:
- The benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, free parking, and paid time off.

Additional Information:
- The job requires working an 8-hour shift.
- The candidate must have the ability to commute to Freeport, NY 11520 or relocate before starting work.
- The work location is in-person.