Position: Junior Lawyer
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 48hrs/week EST (TBD with client)
Salary Range: 1000 – 2000 USD
About the company:
We have been proudly serving residents of the Bronx community for over 40 years. Practice areas include Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Slip & Fall cases, Motor Vehicle Accidents, and Premises Liability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth legal research to support senior attorneys in case preparation and legal opinions
- Create, review, and edit legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence
- Assist in client communication, information gathering, and case updates under senior attorneys' guidance
- Organize case files, maintain records, and ensure deadlines are met
- Work with senior attorneys and legal professionals to develop legal strategies
- Stay updated on legal changes and industry trends through professional development
- A fast and reliable internet connection (at least 100 mbps)
- Working back-up internet connection (mobile data not included)
- In-home office setup including Windows Computer (including webcam) with the most recent version of MS Office installed (all programs; Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- No less than 8 GB RAM
- Minimum of Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent.
- Adobe Acrobat Pro or any PDF editor
- Note: Mac does not support some of the required applications needed for the role
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience as a Junior Lawyer
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Prior legal internship or clerkship experience
- Background in any of our practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Slip & Fall cases, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Willing to stay in the company for 3 years or more
