What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal/Case Manager position at Accident & Injury Attorneys of New Mexico?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury - Legal Assistant/Case Manager/Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, primarily focusing on personal injury cases. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and possess strong research and communication skills to assist attorneys in managing complex cases efficiently. This paid position is perfect for someone passionate about the legal field and eager to develop their expertise across multiple practice areas while providing exceptional administrative support.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to gather relevant case law, statutes, and regulations.
- Manage legal case files using document management systems such as iManage. FileVine, and PC Law, ensuring all documents are organized, accurate, and up-to-date.
- Conduct thorough document review and proofreading to ensure accuracy in legal drafting, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Support litigation processes through data entry, filing court documents electronically or physically, and maintaining meticulous case records.
- Coordinate client interviews and prepare detailed summaries to facilitate case development across diverse practice areas including family law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, and tribal regulations.
- Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, handling phone inquiries with professionalism and courtesy, and performing clerical tasks such as transcription and data entry.
- Assist with project management tasks related to ongoing cases or legal initiatives to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.
Requirements
- Proven paralegal or legal administrative experience with familiarity in multiple practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, securities law, patent law, or tribal regulations.
- Strong research skills utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research platforms.
- Experience with document management systems including iManage and PCLaw; proficiency in legal case management software is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities for accuracy.
- Effective interviewing skills to gather pertinent case information from clients or witnesses.
- Knowledge of UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), land use regulations, or specific practice areas like family or securities law is desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong clerical skills including data entry, filing, transcription, and maintaining meticulous records.
- Outstanding phone etiquette combined with professional communication skills to interact confidently with clients and team members alike. Join us in a role where your expertise will directly impact the success of our clients’ cases while advancing your career within a vibrant legal environment committed to excellence!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $20