Paralegal

Tarver Law Firm, P.C.; Village of Mineola (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal injury law firm is seeking a full-time remote paralegal. The role involves managing cases, drafting legal documents, and communicating with clients. Candidates should have substantial experience in legal work and be proficient in Spanish. The position offers flexibility with some in-office requirements in Mineola, NY.

Qualifications

• 10 years of paralegal experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation.
• Experience with Adobe for legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Handle a bulk of cases as assigned.
• Draft and format litigation documents.
• Request and follow up on medical records.
• Assist in trial preparation and client communications.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Communication with clients

Legal drafting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Clio Case Management Software

Job description

Overview

Small personal injury practice seeking a full-time remote paralegal (Spanish-speaking preferred). Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Some in-office time may be required. Training and initial employment will be remote, with occasional visits to the Mineola, NY office. A vehicle is preferred in case travel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for, and handle a bulk of, cases (over time).
• Drafting and/or formatting litigation documents, including BPs, Responses to Combined Demands, Notices for Discovery & Inspection, RJIs, Stipulations, Letters, etc.
• Medical record requests, including completion of HiTech Letters & HIPAs; follow-up with medical providers.
• Scanning documents to the correct folder in the case and properly labeling them.
• Opening mail and processing it (date-stamping when in office) and mailing as needed.
• Shredding documents after scanning.
• Answering phones, taking messages, and responding to emails.
• Communicating with clients and supporting trial preparation.
• Drafting and/or formatting ligation documents for cases; opening new cases; trial preparation.
• Learning and using the case management software (Clio).
• Managing office supplies and assisting with calendar of appearances (depositions, conferences, trials) with reminders.
• Creating and maintaining a personal follow-up system to track matters.

Qualifications

• Paralegal: 10 years (preferred).
• Microsoft Office: 10 years (preferred).
• Adobe: 10 years (preferred).

Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on experience