What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant | Personal Injury position at Farah & Farah, P.A.?
Overview
Farah & Farah is a large Personal Injury/ Workers’ Compensation law firm operating since 1979. We are an established, successful, Firm specializing in Personal Injury and are looking to grow our winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization that acknowledges hard work, values work/life balance, and strives to provide a positive atmosphere where people enjoy working and helping others.
Our Mission - Relentless dedication to justice for our clients, delivered with uncompromising support, professionalism, and compassion.
Responsibilities
As a Legal Assistant at Farah & Farah, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in providing exceptional legal services to our clients. You will assist attorneys and paralegals in various legal tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operation within the legal department.
- Provide administrative support to Attorney and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, field associates and vendors.
- Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, organizing materials for team case review
- Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
- Maintain and update inventories of contact details
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
- Ensure compliance to all company Policies, Procedures, and expectations
Qualifications
- Proven working experience in PreSuit/Pre-Litigation Personal Injury law as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
- Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology
- Proficiency in English, Bilingual a Plus
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills
- Ability to work autonomously while paying strong attention to detail
- Professional adherence of attendance, reliability, and integrity
- Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, appearance, and compliance to company dress code
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift - 8am - 5pm, 8:30am -5:30pm, or 9am -6pm
- Monday to Friday
- Onsite Professional Office Setting
Equal Opportunity Statement
Farah & Farah provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.