Personal Injury Legal Assistant - Work on NY Cases

Job Description

Job Description

Our firm is searching for a Legal Assistant in the Personal Injury department. The right candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in working for a law firm as a legal assistant / paralegal with NY case experience.

The position is Full time in office, Monday through Friday 830am -5pm. (Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k,)

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• 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 records. 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 and approves.
• Handle incoming calls along with Paralegal
• Handle funding requests
• Draft subpoenas duces tecum, ad testificandum, or trial subpoenas, etc.
• Request and send out Closing documents, follow up on settlement checks.
• Request cost checks
• Update the Treatment Tracker along with Paralegal
• Making sure the 45-Day No Client Contact Report is up to date along with the paralegal
• Draft cut letters on prelitigation cases when instructed by a Prelitigation Manager

Qualifications :

• Bachelors College Degree or Relevant Legal Services or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 1-2+ years experience as a Legal Assistant / Paralegal working on NY Personal Injury cases
• Detail oriented, accustomed to working directly with an attorney.
• Ability to commute and work onsite at the River Edge, NJ office every day, M-F
• Preferred (but not mandatory) experience using : Outlook calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Needles (or other Case Management Systems), Litify, online filing for NY.

Paid Time Off : Federal Holidays, Vacation Days, Personal / Sick Days, 1-Floating Holiday, Summer Fridays!

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision,401K, Life Insurance, STD

Company Description

About Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law :

Brandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology.

Come join a team, in a fast-paced environment, where the culture values Transparency, Accountability, Empowerment, Teamwork, Passion, Giving Back, Diversity, and Inclusion.

At Brandon J Broderick, you will be provided with training, mentorship, a career path along with perks such as Summer Fridays, competitive benefits, a robust holiday schedule, and work-life balance! We care deeply about or employees and our clients.

Our commitment to these values ensures a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Join us in making a difference and building a fulfilling career.

Company Description

About Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law : r n r nBrandon J. Broderick is a prestigious and forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services.

With a blend of tradition and innovation, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of legal practice and technology.

r n r nCome join a team, in a fast-paced environment, where the culture values Transparency, Accountability, Empowerment, Teamwork, Passion, Giving Back, Diversity, and Inclusion.

At Brandon J Broderick, you will be provided with training, mentorship, a career path along with perks such as Summer Fridays, competitive benefits, a robust holiday schedule, and work-life balance! We care deeply about or employees and our clients.

Our commitment to these values ensures a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

r n r nJoin us in making a difference and building a fulfilling career.