Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

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New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

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Legal Assistant/Paralegal - New York, NY Sign in for commute time Quick Apply Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $85,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Professional development assistance 401(k) Employee assistance program Qualifications Microsoft Excel Personal injury law Communication skills Microsoft Office Writing skills Associate's degree Full Job Description is an extremely busy and well-established Plaintiffs' personal injury & first-party insurance practice law firm that is seeking experienced legal assistants/paralegals to manage all aspects of a diverse case load from intake and pre-suit negotiation until commencing an action through trial preparation. We are looking for a self motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Qualifications: All applicants should have a minimum of 2-5 years experience in a personal injury firm and must have experience working in various Courts electronic filing systems. It is essential to be a highly organized, self-motivated individual with multi-tasking skills, and a strong self-directed work ethic. Excellent communication, writing skills and attention to detail are a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Word, Excel and Outlook as well as a working knowledge of case management software is required. Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols and court systems is preferred. Responsibilities: Be able to prepare all legal documents associated with a case from the onset of filing of complaints with the Court to the settlement of litigation including all discovery documents, motions, settlement statements and letters associated with the development of a file. Ability to perform new client intakes and ongoing proactive and compassionate client management and oversight throughout the lifespan of the case. Create and maintain case files ensuring all elements are prepared, tracked and updated accurately meeting all relevant deadlines. Answer and direct *** per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay COVID-19 considerations: all employees are vaccinated and office is regularly sanitized Education: Associate (Preferred) Experience: Paralegals & Legal Assistants: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: One location