Litigation Paralegal

We are a fast-growing, bilingual law firm specializing in personal injury and immigration matters. We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal / Law Clerk to work on our personal injury division.

The position requires attention to detail, responsiveness with clients and understanding of how to prepare no fault applications and discovery responses as well as conducting research. Previous work experience as a paralegal/legal assistant is a must.

You must be able to understand the basics of computer softwares such as: Microsoft Office and Google. You must also be able to handle different databases of information.

Other requirements include the following:

Setup new files in our legal software platform.
Prepare engagement letters.
Monitor case status tracking updates, deadlines, and case activity.
Be able to liase with courts and doctors offices, and other vendors.
Draft discovery demands and responses to discovery demands. We have templates for everything, so it's more about being able to understand the instructions and following through.
Assist in preparation, including outlines and summaries, post-deposition digesting, and Upgrade to see actual infoanizing, analyzing and summarizing documents and data produced during discovery

Qualifications:
prior law firm experience, although exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered.
Bachelor's degree or graduate degree, or the equivalent.
High degree of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Results oriented with strong time and project management skills and able to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
Be able to write and read in English at a high proficiency level.

If you are interested, please submit your resume with your cover letter and writing sample (any letter or project you have worked on recently) that evidences your writing abilities.