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Legal Assistant/Paralegal - No-Fault Arbitration
Location: Queens, NY
Job Type: Full-Time (In-Office)
Salary:$55,000 - $75,000 per year
Job Description
Law firm in Queens specializing in New York No-Fault Arbitration and related litigation is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing cases independently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, file, and manage no-fault arbitration cases
- Handle electronic filing through NYSCEF and e-Law
- File and manage cases in New York Supreme Court
- Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and hearing dates
- Draft and organize legal documents and correspondence
- Track case status and follow up on filings and responses
- Assist with invoicing and billing using QuickBooks
- Communicate with courts, arbitrators, insurance carriers, and clients
- Maintain organized case files (digital and physical)
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of law office experience (no-fault or litigation preferred)
- Proficiency with NYSCEF and e-Law
- Experience filing cases in New York Supreme Court
- Experience with QuickBooks invoicing and billing
- Strong calendaring and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a small firm environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 annually, based on experience
- Benefits include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- 401(k)
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- In-office position (Queens, NY)
