Bilingual Litigation Paralegal from Atria Consulting
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
About the Job
The Litigation/Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant will support the team by ensuring the effectiveness of the law office operations and enhancing client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to optimize law office operations.
- Communicate effectively with clients, law offices, insurance adjusters, medical offices, and experts.
- Manage Prelitigation and Litigation matters throughout the entire process.
- Open and close case files efficiently.
- Handle a caseload of up to 80 cases.
- Assist in preparing for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Draft and file legal documents including complaints, motions, briefs, and arbitration statements.
- Prepare special packages, discovery demands, and responses to interrogatories; review and summarize deposition testimony.
- Compose emails and correspondence as needed.
- Maintain the law office calendar, monitor deadlines, and ensure compliance.
- Facilitate the disbursement of settlement funds and manage check requests.
- Conduct client intakes and greet walk-in clients.
- Respond to inquiries from potential new clients.
Requirements:
- Minimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in personal injury law.
- Proficiency with New Jersey e-courts, N.J. court rules, and legal procedures.
- Familiarity with case management systems such as SmartAdvocate, Filevine, or Needles.
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and Dropbox.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal).
- Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!