Paralegal/legal Assistant - Hingham, United States - Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.

Description

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.

is a growing national subrogation and litigation firm with offices in Hartford, WI; New Orleans, LA; Santa Ana, CA; Austin, TX; Jacksonville, FL; and Greater Boston, MA.

We seek an experienced and reliable Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our Hingham, MA office.

This position is primarily an in-person role.

Upon completion of training, the person who fills this position will be able to work remotely one day a week on a regular basis, as well as on an _ad hoc_ basis in consultation with management.

The bulk of the work for this position will be paralegal work.


Paralegal/Legal Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

• Work directly with attorneys by conducting legal research, scheduling depositions and appointments, maintaining a detailed calendar, preparing drafts of discovery demands and responses, preparing for trial, preparing demand letters, as well as preparing drafts of other various legal documents;
• Documenting and understanding legal proceedings in state and federal courts, including utilization of PACER, ECF systems, and state and local efiling systems (primarily in Massachusetts, New York, and/or Vermont);
• Converse directly with lawyers, clients, administrative staff, clerical personnel, courtroom staff members;
• Handle presuit auto subrogation cases nationwide;
• Proofread legal documents, such as briefs and pleadings;
• Maintain and organize electronic files; update files with case status and information; and;
• Manage daytoday operations of the branch office, including answering phones and handling mail.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Requirements and Qualifications

• Required Skills and Knowledge_
• Must have previous law office or corporate legal department experience
• Must be able to handle deadlines and have a strong attention to detail
• Must be able to multitask and work overtime as needed
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail oriented, with an ability to review and summarize the pertinent details of large claim files.
• Preferred Skills and Knowledge_
• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or another form of paralegal certification is a plus
• Knowledge of both Federal and State Court civil procedure and discovery standards is a strong plus, particularly the Federal system, and Massachusetts, New York, and/or Vermont state systems.
• Experience proofreading legal documents for consistency, grammar, typographical errors, appropriate citation format (bluebook), and conformity with local rules and style guides is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of mediation preparation and medical records review and summary is a strong plus
• Knowledge of Insurance Defense and/or resolution of Workers' Compensation and Health subrogation liens (including liens for selffunded ERISA plans) a strong plus
• Being a notary, or a willingness to become a notary, is a plus

Salary is negotiable, health/dental insurance provided, 401(k) with employer match.


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hingham, MA 02043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (preferred)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person