Legal Assistant | Personal Injury

Overview

Farah & Farah is a large Personal Injury/ Workers’ Compensation law firm operating since 1979. We are an established, successful, Firm specializing in Personal Injury and are looking to grow our winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organization that acknowledges hard work, values work/life balance, and strives to provide a positive atmosphere where people enjoy working and helping others.

 

Our Mission - Relentless dedication to justice for our clients, delivered with uncompromising support, professionalism, and compassion.

 

Responsibilities

Our Legal Assistant acts as a liaison to maintain our client’s relationship with their legal team. They prioritize our customer’s needs, create solutions, and leave them with an unforgettably positive impression.

We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. 

• Provide administrative support to Attorney and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, field associates and vendors.
• Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, organizing materials for team case review
• Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
• Maintain and update inventories of contact details
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
• Ensure compliance to all company Policies, Procedures, and expectations

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of working experience in personal injury law as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology
• Proficiency in English, Bilingual a Plus
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills
• Ability to work autonomously while paying strong attention to detail
• Professional adherence of attendance, reliability, and integrity 
• Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, appearance, and compliance to company dress code

 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Onsite Professional Office Setting

Equal Opportunity Statement

Farah & Farah provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.