seasoned paralegal

We are a well established Plaintiff solo practitioner firm who seeks a full time paralegal with three to five years experience, preferably experience in personal injury. Ideal candidate is bilingual English and Spanish.

Candidates with prior personal injury / nursing home abuse experience have preference.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Administrative duties - calendaring, drafting letters, scheduling client meetings, returning phone calls, updating client contact, opening and closing files etc.

Conduct pre-screening on potential cases like investigating claims.

drafting pleadings, motions, orders and filing in both state and federal court.

creating trial notes books and mediation binders including all critical information.

Providing all levels of support like ordering medical records and bills, opening subrogation claims including medicaid and medicare, negotiating liens and subrogation's amounts while settlement processes are occurring.

Skills:

Proven working experience as a litigation paralegal

Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc

Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail

Good computer expertise

Good command of Microsoft Word

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

Two years of college education or paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification

Our firm has benefits to include sick leave, paid time off, and a 401K after a probationary period.

Salary is dependent upon experience. Candidates must have an exceptional work ethic, show attention to detail and be self-starters.