Overview
Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal $75,000.00 – 85,000.00 + Benefits + Excellent Job Environment! Jobs in Manhattan, NY at New York Home Care
Job Overview
New York Home Care is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team. This vital role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in personal injury law and legal support to contribute to a thriving practice. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional administrative skills, legal research expertise, and the ability to manage multiple case files efficiently. You will play a key role in supporting attorneys, managing client communications, and ensuring smooth case progression within a professional and collaborative environment.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to personal injury attorneys, including scheduling, document management, and correspondence handling.
- Assist in preparing legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, and settlement agreements with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Conduct legal research using platforms like LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case development and strategy.
- Manage case files using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring all records are up-to-date and properly organized.
- Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather relevant information for ongoing cases while maintaining confidentiality.
- Support litigation processes by reviewing documents, drafting reports, and coordinating court filings in compliance with procedural law requirements.
- Communicate effectively with clients, insurance companies, courts, and other stakeholders via phone and written correspondence.
- Maintain knowledge of various legal areas including personal injury law, civil litigation support, workers’ compensation law, and procedural law to provide accurate assistance.
Skills
- Extensive experience in personal injury law with proven paralegal support capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw for case preparation.
- Proficiency in legal case management software including iManage and PCLaw for efficient document handling.
- Familiarity with a broad range of legal areas such as estate planning, environmental law, UCC law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, land use regulations, and general & commercial litigation.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior written communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence clearly and professionally.
- Strong research abilities coupled with attention to procedural details necessary for litigation support.
- Experience providing executive administrative support within a legal setting along with excellent phone etiquette.
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for document creation and data management.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Join our team to advance your career within a supportive environment that values expertise in personal injury law and comprehensive legal support!
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal $75,000.00 – 85,000.00 + Benefits + Excellent Job Environment!
Company: New York Home Care
Location: Manhattan, NY
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