Personal Injury Administrative Assistant

Company: The Rizzuto Law Firm
Location: Uniondale
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced personal injury legal assistant to support our busy attorneys and paralegals at our law firm. You'll be in charge of managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, scheduling meetings and travel, and informing our legal team of looming deadlines. You'll also order medical and billing records and submit paperwork electronically in state and federal courts. This role will conduct further legal research as attorneys and paralegals desire. Previous experience in a personal injury law firm is desired. Reach out to us today if you work effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere and regularly deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities:

--- Speak with expert witnesses as well as clients, other vendors, and medical professionals
--- E-file in state and federal court, as well as order medical records and other billing information
--- Use time sheets on a daily basis, with the help of accounting, to bill clients accurately
--- Help prepare litigation documents like pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs, and proofread as needed
--- Coordinate travel and vendors for team meetings and depositions


Qualifications:

--- Applicants must have excellent communication and organizational skills
--- Proficient with MS Office products
--- High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate's degree is a plus
--- Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
--- 1-2 years of prior experience in a personal injury law firm as a secretary or administrative assistant


About Company:
At The Rizzuto Law Firm, we put our employees first so clients can come first. Our CORE VALUES - 1) Honesty 2) Team Work; 3) Respect 4) Accountability; 5) Pride; 6) Understanding 7) Communication; 8) Excellence!

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