Personal Injury Legal Assistant

$37,440 - $45,760/Yr

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, Llp

Full-time - Entry Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is a mid-size trial law firm dedicated to fighting for injured people, with offices across several states including NY, NJ, PA, NC, FL, IL, and TX. We represent individuals rather than corporations, and we are committed to helping those who have been injured receive the justice they deserve. We are currently seeking an entry-level Personal Injury Legal Assistant to join our Bronx office. This full-time position involves providing clerical and administrative support to our legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for filing and organizing legal documents using Smart Advocate and Microsoft Office Suite, performing general administrative tasks such as data entry, scanning, mailing, and filing documents, as well as answering phone calls and handling inquiries from clients. Additionally, the Legal Assistant will maintain calendars and schedules for assigned attorneys and prepare various correspondence including letters to clients and defendants. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal processes and supporting our attorneys in their efforts to advocate for our clients.

Responsibilities

• File and organize legal documents using Smart Advocate and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, scanning documents, mailing documents, and filing.
• Answer phone calls and handle inquiries from clients.
• Maintain calendars and schedules for assigned attorneys.
• Prepare various correspondence including letters to clients and letters to defendants/trusts.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience using document management systems.
• 1+ year experience in an administrative support role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan