Legal Staff Paralegal in Mineola, NY

Law Firm

Mineola, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Mineola, NY

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Perform new case intakes and manage inquiries, especially those received after hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, drafting pleadings, responding to discovery requests, and preparing briefs.
- Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Manage and organize case files using document management systems.
- Maintain accurate records of all legal documents and correspondence.
- Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information for cases.
- Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.

Education and Experience Information:
- Prior legal experience is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with medical malpractice law and personal injury law is beneficial but not mandatory as training will be provided.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent clerical skills, including typing, filing, and data entry.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and team members.

Salary Information:
- Pay: - per hour
- Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Additional Information:
- This is a full-time remote position with flexible hours.
- Benefits include health insurance and the ability to work from home.
- Schedule may include 8-hour shifts, evening shifts, night shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Application Questions:
- Applicants should be prepared to discuss their salary requirements.
- Applicants must be able to take after-hours new case intakes and inquiries at any time of day, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.