Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Brooklyn, NY

Law Firm

Brooklyn, NY

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Brooklyn, NY

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

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 into 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 (Microsoft Word, Excel) is necessary.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with attention to detail in drafting are essential.
- Knowledge of basic legal terminology, procedures, and documents related to personal injury law is required.
- Ability to speak Spanish or Russian is considered a plus.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a competitive salary based on the level of experience, ranging from $55, to $67, per year.

Benefits:
- A comprehensive Profit Sharing Plan (retirement plan).
- Paid vacation time.
- Paid sick days.
- Partial health insurance coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Paid time off.
- Profit sharing.

Schedule:
- The job is a full-time position.
- Work schedule is an 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday.

Additional Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal is required.
- Ability to commute to Brooklyn, NY 11228 is required.
- Ability to relocate to Brooklyn, NY 11228 before starting work is preferred.
- Work location is in-person.