What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Pontisakos & Brandman?
Pontisakos and Brandman is a dynamic, fast paced, and heavy volume personal injury law office located in Garden City, N.Y. We seek a permanent full-time paralegal with experience in trip and fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and labor law issues whose duties will include preparation of legal documents, interaction with clients, and drafting and filing documents with courts. Our staff consists of proficient, knowledgeable, and courteous personnel who work as a team and look forward to adding the ideal candidate to their workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents such as Summonses and Verified Complaints, Bills of Particulars, Motions, Orders, Pleadings, Affidavits, etc
- Organize and maintain cases in a paper and Word-Perfect filing system
- Contact interaction with clients
- Respond to attorney demands for Discovery
- Catalog and archive documents related to active and closed cases
- Calendar court dates for timely follow-up, specifically compliance conferences
- Schedule and notify clients of IME’s
Qualifications:
- At least two (2) years’ experience in personal injury law (a must)
- Excellent typing, verbal, and written skills
- Stellar time management skills
- Punctual
- Team player
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Provide Salary requirements
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000