Personal Injury Plaintiff Paralegal - Ward Law Group, PLLC
New York, NY 10017
About the Job
The Ward Law Group, voted best places to work for the past two years is where your work really matters! Where serving the community and genuinely driving results have made us a leader in personal injury. We offer an innovated and fast paced ever evolving environment that allows you to earn as you grow. We empower our employees to make the best decision to impact our clients through collaborative team efforts. We are a nontraditional, highly accountable, yet vibrant group of professionals. Get ready to experience a comfortable atmosphere as our onboarding process allows for a soft place to land.
Our core values are service to our clients, service to our teammates, and service to the community. Along with faith, accountability, leadership, and loyalty.
Job DescriptionThe Personal Injury Plaintiff Paralegal at The Ward Law Group is a pivotal figure responsible for overseeing all aspects of cases from intake to lawsuit filing. Key responsibilities include managing discovery and exhibits, preparing essential documents for various legal proceedings, and ensuring effective medical management by coordinating regular client appointments with orthopedic or specialized doctors. The paralegal meticulously maintains the damages/medical bills tab in Litify, actively contributes to the gathering of information for discovery responses, and expedites the ordering of medical records and bills with persistent follow-ups. Demonstrating organizational prowess, the paralegal ensures that all medical records are meticulously organized by provider in chronological order, while also keeping files well-organized and up to date in Litify. Monthly courtesy calls provide updates and check-ins with clients, showcasing the paralegal's commitment to client care. Professional collaboration with attorneys, paralegals, and office staff underscores the paralegal's teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Salary: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year (based on experience).
Employment Type: Full-Time.
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM EST.
Qualifications- Candidate must be able to speak English and Spanish fluently.
- Candidate must have experience in Personal Injury law.
- Candidate must have (3) years minimum of experience in litigation.
- Candidate must have Professionalism and prioritization of client customer service and representation.
- Candidate must have intense research, verbal and written communication, and people skills.
- Candidate must have excellent attention to detail.
- Candidate must have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Candidate must have the ability to work independently.
Additional Information
We value your wellbeing and offer opportunities for professional development to help you grow your career. Our comprehensive package includes health benefits; pretax health care and dependent care saving accounts; life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and match on your 401K contributions to insure your overall satisfaction and security as part of our team. Additionally, we provide confidential counseling services, mental health support, and financial guidance. Come make a difference for our clients!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.