Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

One of New York’s top plaintiff personal injury firms seeks experienced Paralegal with immediate availability. We are proud of our long history as a highly respected personal injury law firm, known for our commitment to excellence and exceptional client care. Paralegals are responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient progression of the Firm's cases by drafting and filing pleadings and complying with discovery timely. This position supports attorneys by providing administrative support, maintaining relationships, and organizing case files from inception through trial and/or resolution.

The ideal team member is professional, punctual, polite and attentive. The ideal team member is someone who has excellent communication skills, has the ability to remain calm under pressure and has a strong personal focus on meeting or exceeding individual, department and Firm goals. The ideal team members has at least 3 years of plaintiff's personal injury experience and experience handling a large case load. This is a fast-paced and high-volume position.

Paralegal Responsibilities: · Interacts with the client regularly (at least once every 45 days) to ensure the client is kept abreast of events and is informed of case progress · Handles client inquiries about case status or refers legal questions to the associate attorney assigned to the case · Handling cases from inception to trial and/or resolution · Drafts basic discovery demands/responses and other form pleadings and documents · Performs the electronic filing and service of pleadings · Responsible for ensuring compliance with Court Orders, discovery deadlines and Statutes of Limitations · Prepares/responds to correspondence to and from clients, insurance carriers, providers, etc. · Requesting, following up on and reviewing medical records · Maintains utmost professional standards towards the Firm and its clients · Demonstrates a willingness to take on new tasks with a general attitude that no task is too small, impossible, or cannot be improved

Paralegal Requirements: · Prior law firm experience in a litigation paralegal position required · Knowledge of the litigation process · Experience with writing & reviewing discovery, motions, and other legal documents · Knowledge of the Court's electronic filing systems · Strong customer service skills

· Excellent communication skills

· Highly organized, efficient and proactive with an attention to detail

· Experience using SmartAdvocate a plus, but not required · Schedule: Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM or 8AM to 4PM

· Bilingual, preferably Spanish, is a plus but is not required

Job Type: Full-time, In-Office (Manhattan Office)

Salary: $40+ per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: • 401(k) • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Parental Leave • Generous PTO package • Opportunities for advancement

Please send all inquires to humanresources@hachroselaw.com

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