Job Description
We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced paralegal to play an important role on our legal team. You'll draft legal documents such as affidavits, prepare briefs, conduct legal research for trial preparation, and keep case files and other important information neatly organized and easily accessible. If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career with opportunities for growth, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
- Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions
- Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
- Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
- Provide support to the lawyer to enhance law office effectiveness.
- Request authorization from the employer/workers’ comp. carrier for treatment.
- The ability to recognize a client’s emergent need for treatment/temporary benefits and the need of the attorney to file a motion.
- Coordinate Intake for front desk walk-ins and meet and greet all guests.
- The ability to identify a potential retaliation/harassment claim in a timely fashion to bring it to the attention of the attorney.
- Download court calendars from courts online.
- Generate form letters to clients to attend IME appointments.
- Coordinate appointments for clients and calendar accordingly.
- Call clients the day before hearing dates to ensure a contact number and their presence in court. Ensure the client has directions to the court.
- Read file information to determine the need for the services of an interpreter in court and to schedule that service when appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education
- 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- Candidates must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- At least two years of working experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in the Workers’ Compensation area of law.
- Satisfactory knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a law office.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office and Dropbox.
- Fluency in the English and Spanish languages, both verbally and in writing (Required).
- Excellent organizational skills and Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Communicate with clients, track, and document all statuses in the SmartAdvocate case management system.
- Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced office setting.
About Company:
Looking for a career where you can make an impact? At GGL, we’re committed to giving back to clients, our community, and our employees. Whether through sports programs, supporting underserved communities, or delivering exceptional service to clients, we value teamwork and dedication. As proud partners of Rutgers Athletics and the New York Giants, we invite you to join a team that cares, grows, and thrives together.
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