Job Description
Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and technologically savvy Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will support a Personal Injury Attorney and Senior Paralegal in both pre-litigation and litigation cases. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Assist with both pre-litigation and litigation cases, ensuring all necessary documentation and procedures are completed accurately and promptly.
- Calendaring: Maintain and update case calendars, schedule appointments, court dates, and deadlines to ensure timely case progression.
- Medical Records Management: Order, track, and organize medical records pertinent to cases.
- Correspondence: Draft initial correspondence and follow up with clients and insurance companies using established templates; ensure all communications are documented.
- Document Preparation: Assemble shell documents for legal proceedings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Administrative Support: Scan and organize incoming mail, print checks, and maintain organized physical and electronic case files.
- General Administrative Duties: Perform various administrative tasks to support the legal team as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education: Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required.
- Experience: Previous experience in a legal setting, particularly in personal injury law is required
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Outlook; ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
- Attributes: Flexible, caring, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Job Tags
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