Overview
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal Jobs in Richmond Hill, NY at Kari Law
Job description
A small busy law firm specializing in personal injury cases is seeking a Bilingual Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant that can handle all aspects of a bodily injury case – from inception through post note of issue. Must be detail oriented, organized and able to work independently. Must have a minimum of 2 years of PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL EXPERIENCE – SPANISH SPEAKING.
Duties
- Conduct client intakes
- Organize and maintain case files
- Communicate with clients, No-Fault adjusters, medical offices and adverse party’s law offices
- Address client and/or claim inquiries
- Input and maintain information into case management system
- Provide administrative support such as answering phones and scheduling appointments, data entry, ordering office supplies
- Requesting all pre-litigation documents: police reports, medical records, and bills, insurance information, etc
- Drafting Complaints, Bill of Particulars, discovery demands, responses, subpoenas and Infant’s Compromises
- File RJI’s, Prepare PC Orders and schedule depositions with adverse party law offices
- Prepare Retainer and Closing Statements
- Assist attorney in preparing materials for trial.
- File documents electronically via NYSCEF
- Diary deadline dates, appearances, dates, etc.
Requirements
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required.
- 2+ years Experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal
- Spanish is a BIG PLUS
- Proficient in tasks such as transcribing dictation and filing documents
- Experienced at drafting pleadings (summons and complaints, bills of particulars, discovery demands, responses, infant compromises
- Experience reading medical records and dealing with clients
- Must be fully knowledgeable with NYSCEF filing
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must have relevant legal and practical experience and knowledge of NY PIP litigation
- Must have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be proficient with computer and phone skills
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Title: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
Company: Kari Law
Location: Richmond Hill, NY
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