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.

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