- Bachelors College Degree or Relevant Legal Services or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- 1-2+ years experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal working on NY Personal Injury cases
- Detail oriented, accustomed to working directly with an attorney.
- Ability to commute and work onsite at the River Edge, NJ office every day, M-F
- Preferred (but not mandatory) experience using: Outlook calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Needles (or other Case Management Systems), Litify, online filing for NY.
PI Legal Assistant - River Edge, United States - Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionOur firm is searching for a Legal Assistant in the Personal Injury department. The right candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in working for a law firm as a legal assistant/paralegal with NY case experience. The position is Full time in office, Monday through Friday 830am -5pm. (Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k,)
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Scan/saved all incoming mail, emails and faxes
· Calendar all notices with respect to defense examination, depositions, arbitration, mediation dates and court notices
· Send all notice letters to clients involving DME, depositions, arbitrations (when applicable), mediation and court appearances.
· For depositions, arrange for court reporter and translator and/or videographer, if needed, when noticed by our office.
· Confirm all attorney appearances the day before the event
· Obtain all medical records. Request narrative reports under the direction of the paralegal or attorney
· Compile and arrange all medical records in electronic file so they can be attached to Form A responses
· Draft cover letter for amendments and serve with attachments on defense
· Schedule Plaintiff Medical Exam (PME) and compile and send all relevant medical records and MRI films to PME doctor after attorney reviews and approves.
· Handle incoming calls along with Paralegal
· Handle funding requests
· Draft subpoenas – duces tecum, ad testificandum, or trial subpoenas, etc.
· Request and send out Closing documents, follow up on settlement checks.
· Request cost checks
· Update the Treatment Tracker along with Paralegal
· Making sure the 45-Day No Client Contact Report is up to date along with the paralegal
· Draft cut letters on prelitigation cases when instructed by a Prelitigation Manager
Qualifications:
Come join a team where the culture values Transparency, Accountability, Empowerment, Teamwork, Passion, Giving Back, Diversity, and Inclusion. At Brandon J Broderick, you will be provided with training, mentorship, a career path along with perks such as Summer Fridays, competitive benefits, a robust holiday schedule, and work-life balance We care deeply about or employees and our clients. Our commitment to these values ensures a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
Join us in making a difference and building a fulfilling career.
Company Description
Brandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology.\r\r
Come join a team where the culture values Transparency, Accountability, Empowerment, Teamwork, Passion, Giving Back, Diversity, and Inclusion. At Brandon J Broderick, you will be provided with training, mentorship, a career path along with perks such as Summer Fridays, competitive benefits, a robust holiday schedule, and work-life balance We care deeply about or employees and our clients. Our commitment to these values ensures a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.\r
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Join us in making a difference and building a fulfilling career.