Prestigious law firm seeks a Legal Assistant/ Paralegal with Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle, Construction and Labor Law experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assisting with preparation, filing and service of pleadings;
• Organizing and managing documents;
• Summarizing deposition transcripts and exhibits;
• Managing attorney upcoming calendar dates; and
• Researching case related factual issues using in-house files and outside resources

PARALEGAL QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:

• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Great attention to detail;
• Exceptional time management;
• Organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• Legal Research and investigative skills;
• Excellent typing skills;
• Ability to follow directions and procedures; and
• Ability to prioritize workload and assignments

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree
• 5 years of significant and substantive litigation experience as a legal assistant/ paralegal in a law firm setting;
• Ability to take dictation;
• Experience drafting pleading, revising and e-filing documents;
• Experience managing a medium to large scale document productions;
• Ability to handle a large caseload;
• Working knowledge and competency with case management software; and
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Personal Injury: 3 years (Preferred)
• Paralegals & Legal Assistants: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person