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Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in Rego Park, NY at Davidov & Cohen Law, PLLC
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Job Summary
We are a fast-paced and client-focused Personal Injury law firm specializing in car accidents, premises liability, workers’ compensation, and trip/slip and fall cases. We are currently seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant (Spanish/English) to support our pre-litigation team. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Spanish, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic legal environment. This is a critical role involving direct client communication, insurance carrier correspondence, data entry, and legal documentation preparation.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Onboarding & Case Setup
Assist with intake and setup of new personal injury (PI) cases
Ensure accurate completion and collection of all required documents, including:
PI Intake Form (with full no-fault details)
Retainer Agreement
Police Report
Signed NF2 and HIPAA Forms
Client ID and Verification Forms
POA (when applicable)
Gather and organize any additional documentation requested by the attorney
Insurance Carrier Communication
Initiate claims with No-Fault (NF) and Bodily Injury (BI) insurance carriers
Obtain claim numbers, adjuster contact information, and communication preferences
Draft and send Letters of Representation to both NF and BI carriers
Provide police reports and signed NF2 forms to the NF carrier
Handle UM/UIM claim setup when applicable
Request BI policy limits and obtain written liability acceptance
Follow up with medical providers for records and lien invoices
Case Management & Data Entry
Perform accurate data entry in our PI case management portal
Split, upload, and associate case documents to the appropriate files
Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date case notes, memos, and timelines
Calendar critical deadlines, events, and hearings
Track statutes of limitations (SOL), policy limits, liens, and expenses
Maintain logs of additional expenses and invoices
Court and Administrative Filings
Submit Retainer Statements and Closing Statements via the Office of Court Administration website
Legal Document Drafting(as assigned and per item)
Draft initial litigation documents such as:
Summons & Complaints
Bills of Particulars (BPs) and responses to discovery demands
Deposition summaries
Narrative reports and affirmations
Notice of Trial
Qualifications
Fluency in Spanish is required
Prior experience in personal injury law or legal administrative support is strongly preferred. However, we are willing to train the right candidate.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in legal case management software is a plus
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a high-volume environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Rego Park, NY 11374 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Rego Park, NY 11374: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Davidov & Cohen Law, PLLC
Location: Rego Park, NY
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