Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Active Downtown Manhattan Personal Injury Law Firm is seeking a Full time Bilingual (Chinese/English) Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hands on active case management from intake to completion of litigation;
• Heavy client contact keeping clients informed and updated on medical appointments, depositions and physical examinations, advising of court dates; communicating status of litigation;
• Supervising and working with investigators, expert engineers, court personnel, medical and hospital representatives, etc.;
• Managing Freedom of Information requests, obtaining photographs, medical and police records, etc.
• Drafting correspondence, documents and first draft pleadings;
• Providing translation for clients both written and verbal;
• Inputting notes and dairying dates into case management application; monitors calendars; meets all deadlines; Organizes files; Answers phone calls;

SKILLS:

• Proficient in Chinese and English
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Professional phone and interpersonal manner
• Work independently in a team setting
• Attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Salary: starting at $50,000.00

JOB TYPE: Full-time

40 Hours work week, Monday to Friday.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, 401K, etc.