Personal Injury - Legal Assistant
Hach & Rose, LLP · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteLegal$25–$29/hrFull-time
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- 401(k)
Responsibilities
- Communicate directly with clients to gather critical case details, including accident information, injuries, and medical treatment
- Comply with requests from insurance carriers and medical providers
- Request, review, and organize medical records and supporting documentation
- Prepare legal documents including demand packages, authorizations, and exabits.
- Maintain and update electronic case files using our case management software
- Process incoming and outgoing case related mail and transcripts
- Support attorneys and the legal team with case-related tasks and follow-up
- Ensure all information is accurate and deadlines are met with high attention to detail
- Provide empathetic, professional support to clients through the life of the case
- Work independently and collaboratively to contribute to a positive, efficient team environment
Qualifications
- Experience in plaintiff personal injury firm
- Familiarity with NYS and NYC statutes, court rules, and practice procedures is a plus
- Knowledge of SmartAdvocate software is helpful but required
- NYS Notary Public license, or willingness to become licensed
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently while being an effective team player
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Schedule
Full Time - In Office (Monday-Friday)
- Shifts Available: 8:00 - 4:00, 8:30 - 4:30, 9:00 - 5:00
Pay
Salary Range - $25.00 - $29.00