Legal Assistant

Firm Description:

Chopra & Nocerino is a dedicated Personal Injury Law Firm serving clients across Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester County. Chopra & Nocerino ensures personalized attention and exceptional service for every case. We are committed to guiding clients through challenging situations with compassion and expertise.

Role Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented candidate to join our medical department. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support in ensuring medical records are obtained and up to date. This individual will communicate frequently with our clients in order to serve them adequately. Under the supervision of an attorney and senior paralegal, this candidate will help facilitate efficient legal research, document preparation, and case organization. The ideal candidate must be dependable, organized, motivated, and goal oriented. This position presents an excellent opportunity for growth and advancement in a great work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Call medical facilities and speak with medical professionals and request medical records.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with scheduling medical appointments.
• Communicate with clients via email, phone, and in person.
• Answer phone calls and take messages with excellent phone etiquette
• Assist attorneys and senior paralegals with preparation of specials packages, demands, and other legal documents.
• Perform clerical tasks, such as photocopying, scanning, emailing, and faxing documents.
• File and organize legal documents and correspondence.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in MS Outlook, Word, Adobe Pro, Nitro, and NYSCEF
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, and multitask in fast paced environment
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Bilingual is a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with personal injury is a plus.
• Must be able to commute to Office in Garden City, NY.

**Please do not apply if you do not live in New York**

**Please do not apply if you are currently in law school or planning to enroll**

**Please do not apply if you are looking for a remote job. This position is in office only**

Thank you for your interest!