Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Overview:

We are actively searching for a Personal Injury Legal Assistant that has a wealth of experience in both pre-litigation and litigation phases. We value the expertise that comes with the many years that a seasoned Legal Assistant can bring. Your role will be pivotal, requiring proficiency in legal software, excellent communication skills, and a knack for time management. This full-time, onsite position is designed for a dedicated professional who is eager to be a dependable team member for our attorneys, contributing significantly to our collaborative efforts. If you have a passion for legal support and a desire to be part of a team that values your experience and work/life balance, we invite you to join us.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Handle incoming calls along with Paralegal.

Handle funding requests.

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant working on NY Personal Injury cases is required.

Can take direction via email and/or verbally

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient with Windows/MS Office Applications including Outlook Calendar, Word, Excel.

Knowledge of Adobe PDF a plus

Past experience working on NY Personal Injury cases as an Administrative Assistant a plus

Compensation Range:

$50,000 — $60,000 USD

Compensation: The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to; prior relevant experience, business needs and market factors. Additionally, salary wages are only part of the total compensation package.

Benefits: (Eligible full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 30 hours a week)

Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision

Paid Time off- Vacation and Sick time

Robust Holiday Schedule

Summer Fridays (Early closures Memorial Day- Labor Day)

401k Plans + matching for qualifying employees

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandon J Broderick 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

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No 3rd party recruitment firms.