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JOB ALERT!
Our law firm has an immediate vacancy for a full time paralegal to join our team working primarily in the practice of personal injury:
The successful candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience working in personal injury and a proven track record supporting more than one lawyer concurrently.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following core duties:
General practice management and administrative duties, including correspondence, courthouse filing, scheduling, and opening and closing files;
Scheduling independent medical exams, trials, examinations for discovery;
Regular contact with clients to schedule appointments, handle new client intakes, collect and relay information and updates, follow up, etc;
Organization of files and client binders, including sending, receiving, and tracking financial disclosure and other documents;
Tracking court dates and limitation dates, and managing a diarization system;
Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and agreements;
Assist with preparation for mediations, judicial dispute resolutions and trials;
Preparing client accounts and collecting payment; and
Assisting with general office duties and coverage of other support positions (including reception) as the need arises.
In addition to experience with the above, the candidate would have the following background, skills and experience:
a legal administrative assistant or paralegal certificate or diploma from a recognized institution;
strong attention to detail is required;
excellent written and oral communication skills;
good analytical and problem-solving abilities;
the ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines;
a high level of professionalism while working closely with lawyers, staff and clients; and
an interest in developing a career at our firm.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a positive work environment.
Please apply in confidence by attaching your resume and cover letter to this posting.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $65,000.00 per year plus benefits.
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