Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research.
• Prepare court lists weekly.
• Review files prior to attorney court appearance.
• Complete pre-trial discovery including summarizing the following: medical records, transcripts, carrier files, wage histories, work histories, personnel records, etc.
• Correspond with insurance carriers and opposing counsel to obtain needed information and discovery.
• Correspond with medical providers and handle HIPAA authorizations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, appellate documents, and file them with the court.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Document and code all time worked in time and billing system.
• Monitor and track court deadlines and filings.
• Provide administrative support, as needed, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining attorney calendars.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers, and related software applications
• Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Must be skilled in Outlook, Word, Excel, Lexis Research and Adobe Pro
• Must be highly organized, task-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Familiarity with NetDocs and Time Matters, a plus.

Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals throughout the application and hiring process. We value the experience and perspective of those who have served and encourage veterans and military personnel to apply.

Schedule:  Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Pay:  Exempt; $55,000-$65,000

Work Location:  Atlantic City, NJ – On-Site

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health Insurance
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance
• Wellness Programs

Please forward resumes to: Tina Smith, Director of Human Resources tsmith@cooperlevenson.com